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Position Details

Job Title RESEARCH ASST I

Position Number 8150363

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name PHYSIOLOGY

Location Code PHYSIOLOGY (06240A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

• Will receive training to be able to perform techniques as instructed by Principal Investigator (Dr. David Barefield, Cell and Molecular Physiology).

• Will receive training in animal handling and will be required to work with rodents.

• Will be required to know or learn proper sterile cell culture techniques in a Biosafety Level 2 environment.

• Perform basic lab tasks required to complete experiments. May include preparation of reagents solutions, buffers and media.

• Monitor inventory of essential lab supplies and order additional supplies as necessary. Maintains orderly record of purchases.

• Help maintain a safe and orderly lab environment.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

• Communicate clearly with the PI, and creatively problem-solve

• Attend weekly department seminars and lab meetings

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

  Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education Preferred: Bachelors Degree Experience Required: None Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Qualifications

The hire would require a Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Chemical Sciences with some hands-on research experience.

The qualified applicant will have the ability to:

• Analyze and interpret data and meet deadlines.

• Follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.

• Maintain accuracy and consistency, conducting themselves ethically.

• Work as an effective team member, dealing calmly and courteously with people and with excellent verbal communication skills

  Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

N/A

Computer Skills

Basic office software and willingness to learn research software

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions Animals

Open Date 09/03/2024

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://www.luc.edu/diversityandinclusion/) . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits (https://cld.bz/c/sy7N6a?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=CldBz-Share-Collection) centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

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