Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
RESEARCH ASST I

Position Number
8150407

Job Category
University Staff

Job Type
Full-Time

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name
MICROBIOLOGY

Location Code
MICROBIOLOGY (06220A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports research projects in the Wolfe lab (https://ssom.luc.edu/luerec/) by performing lab assays and analyses on clinical specimens for the purpose of understanding the urinary microbiome. Carries out experiments and procedures as instructed by the Principal Investigator (PI) or Lab manager, also assists PI, research staff, and students with lab procedures and projects.
• Carries out experiments and maintains projects as instructed by PI, with appropriate training
• Works as part of a team to process patient samples collected regularly
• Monitors inventory of lab supplies and orders additional supplies when required
• Gathers, organizes, enters, and analyzes data; performs literature searches and retrieves literature
• Maintains a safe and orderly lab environment. Ensures lab environment complies with safety regulations
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Must be flexible to work on weekends occasionally

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
Minimum Education: Required: Bachelors Degree; Preferred: Masters Degree; Specify Degree(s): Biological or physical sciences; Minimum Experience: Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

n/a
Computer Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, internet and email applications
Supervisory Responsibilities
No

Required operation of university owned vehicles
No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No

Physical Demands
Lifting, Standing, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions
None

Open Date
03/21/2024

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 . 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 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.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27811