Research Assistant I

Employment Opportunities Designed to Help Us Collaborate in CreationResearch Assistant I – Mounce LabThank you for your interest in Loyola University Chicago. To view open positions, please enter your search criteria below. You may view all open positions by not specifying any search criteria and selecting the \"Search\" button.Position DetailsJob Title: RESEARCH ASST IPosition Number: Work Modality: Fully In-PersonJob Category: University StaffJob Type: Full-TimeFLSA Status: Non-ExemptCampus: Maywood-Health Sciences CampusDepartment Name: MICROBIOLOGYLocation Code: MICROBIOLOGY (06220A)Is this split and/or fully grant funded? YesDuties and ResponsibilitiesSupports research projects in the Mounce lab ( by performing lab assays and analyses. Carries out experiments as instructed by the Principal Investigator (PI), assists PI, research staff, and students with lab procedures and projects.Carry out experiments and maintain a project as instructed by PI, with appropriate trainingMonitor inventory of lab supplies and order additional supplies when requiredGather, organize, enter, and analyze data; perform literature searches and retrieve literatureMaintain a safe and orderly lab environment. Ensure lab environment complies with safety regulationsPerform related duties as assignedMinimum Education and/or Work ExperienceEducation Required: Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or educationEducation Preferred: Bachelor’s DegreeExperience Required: NoneExperience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job‑related experienceQualificationsBachelor of Science degree and research experience, Master’s degree preferred.Certificates/Credentials/Licenses: n/aComputer Skills: Microsoft officeSupervisory Responsibilities: No required operation of university owned vehiclesDirect animal or patient contact? YesPhysical Demands: StandingWorking Conditions: Animals, Infectious DiseasesCLOSING DATES & SALARYOpen Date: 01/09/2026Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $16.60/hrPosition Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $20/hrSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAs 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 ChicagoFounded 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 .Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationOptional DocumentsSupplemental Questions* Do you have a Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent training acquired through work experience or education?YesNo* Do you have 1–2 years of previous job‑related experience?YesNo* Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?(Open Ended Question)* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?Public Job PostingInternal Job PostingAgency ReferralAdvertisement/PublicationPersonal ReferralWebsiteOther* How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?(Open Ended Question)Loyola University Chicago | Information: (773) 508‑60001032 W Sheridan Rd | Chicago, IL | 606602018 (c) Loyola University Chicago | University Policies#J-18808-Ljbffr