Research Assistant II

Employment Opportunities Designed to Help Us Collaborate in Creation Research Assistant II – Qiao Lab Position Details Job Title: RESEARCH ASST II Job Number: Job Category: University Staff Job Type: Full‑Time FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Campus: Maywood‑Health Sciences Campus Department: MICROBIOLOGY Location Code: MICROBIOLOGY (06220A) Funding: Yes (split and/or fully grant funded) Duties and Responsibilities Research projects by performing lab assays and analysis. Carrying out experiments as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI). Assisting PI, Research Staff, and Students with various lab procedures and projects and performing statistical analysis. Performing analysis of biological literature, including analysis of primary scientific literature. Analysis requires familiarity with basic knowledge in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Virology and Immunology, and the ability to organize productive searches of scientific data bases. Assisting PI to prepare IACUC applications, grant applications, and manuscript applications. Other Duties: Maintains orderly records. Maintains a safe and orderly working environment. Ensures compliance with safety regulations. Performs additional duties as assigned. Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Biological or Physical Sciences. 1 – 2 years of previous job‑related experience. Qualifications Master’s Degree in Biological or Physical Sciences. 3 – 5 years of previous job‐related experience. Strong interest in science with self‑motivation. Fast to learn and apply new skills. Proficiency with mouse colony management and handling. Familiarity with IACUC protocol writing, amendment and ability to follow Vivarium regulations and animal study ethics. Ability to multitask and be flexible in planning, coordinating and generating mice for multiple research projects. Ability to follow existing protocols and establish new procedures following publicly available methods. Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks accurately and consistently. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to use Microsoft Office, Prism, and other routine computer software for data analysis. An effective Team Player with strong interpersonal skills. Certificates/Credentials/Licenses N/A Computer Skills Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet and email applications. Database skills. Physical Demands None Working Conditions Animals 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 . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at . 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 . 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