Research Specialist I - Maywood, United States - Loyola University Chicago

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Job Description

Job Description

Candidates, please apply directly on our website:

Supports research projects by planning, designing and conducting experiments using personal discretion and judgement and independently completing more complex assays and analysis. Assists research staff, physicians and/or investigator with various procedures and projects. Assists with training lab personnel and users.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• DNA sequencing library preparation (transcriptomics, DNA sequencing, miRNA, microbiome)
• DNA sequencing, robotic workflow development, rtPCR assays for pathogen detection
• Direct incorporation of new protocols, methodologies and systems as needed
• User report generation, quarterly and annual report generation, core invoicing, and billing process
• Maintain laboratory consumables, instrumentation and equipment.
• Collaborate with other core facilities.
• Meet turnaround deadlines.
• Assure efficient and effective facility operations, availability of required resources, and proper prioritization of projects.
• Interact with users, particularly helping them to develop appropriate strategies to guide their research.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Candidates, please apply directly on our website:

Company DescriptionWe are Chicago's Jesuit, Catholic University. Our faculty, staff, and students come from all faiths and backgrounds, but together, we strive toward the same goal, being men and women for and with others. But what makes a Jesuit university different? Our students receive an education that stresses the importance of knowledge, curiosity, global perspectives, and cura personalis, which translates to "care for the whole person."

Loyola University Chicago is a great place to work We aim to provide excellent benefit offerings, a diverse, inclusive and equitable campus environment, and a work experience designed to help faculty, staff, and students develop personally and professionally through collaborative engagement. Thank you in advance for your interest in working at Loyola University Chicago.

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.

Company Description

We are Chicago's Jesuit, Catholic University. Our faculty, staff, and students come from all faiths and backgrounds, but together, we strive toward the same goal, being men and women for and with others. But what makes a Jesuit university different? Our students receive an education that stresses the importance of knowledge, curiosity, global perspectives, and cura personalis, which translates to "care for the whole person."\r
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Loyola University Chicago is a great place to work We aim to provide excellent benefit offerings, a diverse, inclusive and equitable campus environment, and a work experience designed to help faculty, staff, and students develop personally and professionally through collaborative engagement. Thank you in advance for your interest in working at Loyola University Chicago.\r
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion\r
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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.