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Research Assistant II
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Position Details
Job Title: RESEARCH ASST II
Position Number: 8150632
Job Category: University Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name: DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
Location Code: DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE (06500A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Duties and Responsibilities
* Supports research projects focused on stem cell, regenerative, and lung biology in mice and human.
* Planning, implementation and analysis of research projects, as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI).
* Managing mouse colonies, including mouse ordering, breeding & genotyping.
* Assist tissue harvesting (lung, spleen, blood, BALF, airway), and mouse injections, such as intraperitoneal, intravenous subcutaneous and intra-tracheal injections.
* Establish lung disease modeling in mice following various established injury protocols.
* Assists PI, research staff, and students with lab procedures and projects as needed, such as immunohistochemistry, microscopy, flow cytometry, tissue cell cultures.
* Maintains overall lab organization including ordering supplies, preparing reagents, monitoring equipment and compliance with safety regulations.
* Maintains all study records in secure files.
* Trouble shoots problems with methodology.
* Attends weekly journal clubs, department seminars and lab meetings.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences.
Preferred: Master’s Degree or higher in related fields. Candidates with Doctoral Degree are strongly encouraged as well. Minimum lab experience: 1-2 years of post-graduation job experience. Previous lab experience with tissue cell culture techniques, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry and microscopy are strongly preferred. Ability to use Adobe Illustrator, Image J and Flowjo are strongly recommended.
Qualifications
* Strong interest in science with self-motivation.
* Fast to learn and apply new skills.
* Proficiency with mouse colony management and handling.
* Familiarity with IACUC protocol writing, amendment and ability to follow Vivarium regulations and animal study ethics.
* Ability to multitask and be flexible in planning, coordinating and generating mice for multiple research projects.
* Ability to follow existing protocols and establish new procedures following publicly available methods.
* Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks accurately and consistently.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Ability to use Microsoft Office, Prism, and other routine computer software for data analysis.
* An effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Working Conditions
None
Open Date
02/01/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $22.50/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $18.50/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago: Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Supplemental Questions
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* * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a related field?
o Yes
o No
* * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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o Internal Job Posting
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* * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question)
* * Do you have at least one year of relevant, job-related experience?
o Yes
o No
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
* Resume
* Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
* Other Document
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