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　　Position Details

　　Position Details

　　Job Title RESEARCH ASST I

　　Position Number 8150293

　　Job Category University Staff

　　Job Type Full-Time

　　FLSA Status Non-Exempt

　　Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

　　Department Name PHARMACOLOGY

　　Location Code PHARMACOLOGY (06230A)

　　Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　The successful candidate will oversee managerial aspects of various lab projects, including ordering and organizing lab supplies. This includes keeping inventory of supplies, preparing reagents, and ensuring compliance with safety/animal protocols.

　　Under supervision, the applicant will plan, conduct, and evaluate the results of experiments. They will develop knowledge of relevant scientific literature, and provide appropriate written/oral documentation of experiments. They will be expected to learn/understand experimental protocols and follow them precisely. This includes troubleshooting when something is not working, suggesting improvements and modifications to existing protocols where needed.

　　They will also teach procedures to others after demonstrating mastery. Experimental work will include cell culture, molecular biology, and maintenance (breeding/genotyping) of mouse colonies. They will perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions. They will work as an effective team member, and interact with others in a friendly, professional manner.

　　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

　　Bachelor’s Degree required; 1-2 years previous research experience preferred.

　　Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

　　n/a

　　Computer Skills

　　MS Office Suites, Outlook, Internet

　　Supervisory Responsibilities No

　　Required operation of university owned vehicles No

　　Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes

　　Physical Demands Lifting, Repetitive Motions

　　Working Conditions Odors, Animals

　　Open Date 12/06/2023

　　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.

　　Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27031