Research Assistant I -Mounce Lab

at Loyola University Of Chicago in Maywood, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Details Position Details Job Title

RESEARCH ASST I

Position Number 8151012 Work Modality Fully In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? 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 Mounce lab (http://www.mouncelab.com) 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 training Monitor inventory of lab supplies and order additional supplies when required Gather, organize, enter, and analyze data; perform literature searches and retrieve literature Maintain a safe and orderly lab environment. Ensure lab environment complies with safety regulations Perform related duties as assigned Minimum Education and/or

Work Experience Education Required:

Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education

Education Preferred:

Bachelors Degree Experience Required:

None Experience Preferred:

1-2 years of previous job-related experience Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree and research experience, Master's degree preferred Certificates/Credentials/Licenses n/a Computer Skills Microsoft office Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes Physical Demands Standing Working Conditions Animals, Infectious Diseases Open Date 01/09/2026 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $20/hr Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $16.60/hr 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 www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed. 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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