What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCH ASST I position at Loyola University Chicago?
Position Number 8151030
Work Modality Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name SURGERY
Location Code SURGERY (06740A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes
Duties And Responsibilities
Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Education Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Biology
Experience Required: None
Experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Qualifications
Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Education Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Biology
Experience Required: None
Experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
N/A
Computer Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes
Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions Animals
Open Date 06/02/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $20/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $16.60/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed .
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. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
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 .
Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35250
Work Modality Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name SURGERY
Location Code SURGERY (06740A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes
Duties And Responsibilities
- Carry out experiments as instructed by Principle Investigator (PI). Assist with experimental procedures involving tissue or cell cultures, preparing reagents and solutions, and making direct experimental measurements.
- Perform techniques and assist with experiments specific to lab and in accordance with direction from individual PI.
- Gather, organize, and record data. Perform simple analysis of results. May assist with library and/or electronic research. Incorporate new protocols and methodology into work as directed by PI and/or senior lab staff.
Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Education Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Biology
Experience Required: None
Experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Qualifications
Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Education Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Biology
Experience Required: None
Experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
N/A
Computer Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes
Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions Animals
Open Date 06/02/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $20/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $16.60/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed .
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. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
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 .
Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35250
Salary : $17 - $20