Research Assistant II - Campbell Lab Job at Loyola University Chicago
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
RESEARCH ASST II
Position Number
8150768
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses
Department Name
MICROBIOLOGY
Location Code
MICROBIOLOGY (06220A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Seeking Research Associate to manage mouse colonies, assist with ongoing experiments, and maintain the laboratory. Previous experience in mouse breeding and laboratory management strongly preferred, but not required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently are essential. Organizational skills and attention to detail are a must.
Mouse colony management responsibilities include: setting up breeding pairs, genotyping, and keeping detailed breeding colony records.
Lab management responsibilities include: making common lab reagents, ordering supplies, booking rooms, maintaining orderly records, and ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with safety regulations.
Additionally, the Research Associate will assist the Principal Investigator (PI), research staff and students with projects by carrying out standard assays, with the potential for co-authorships on publications.
Campbell Lab
- Supports research projects by performing straightforward lab assays and analysis. Carry out experiments as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI). Assists PI, research staff, and students with various lab procedures and projects.
- Carries out literature searches and analyses as instructed by Principle Investigator (PI) during assay development. Generates reports on these analyses.
- Organizes, curates and updates data bases of the acquired information and the corresponding analyses.
- Maintains orderly records.
- Maintains a safe and orderly working environment.
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the PI and lab manager, including ordering of lab supplies and reagents
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
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 Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field and two years of related experience or more.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
n/a
Computer Skills
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn software programs used in the research lab.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands
Lifting, Standing, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions
Odors, Animals
Open Date
03/28/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
COVID
-19 Vaccination Requirement
Loyola requires all faculty, staff, and students to be COVID-19 vaccinated along with receiving the COVID-19 Booster vaccine when eligible. An exemption for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.
Loyola requires all faculty, staff, and students to be COVID-19 vaccinated along with receiving the COVID-19 Booster vaccine when eligible. An exemption for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.
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/24229
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