Research Assistant I- Visick Lab - Maywood, United States - Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago

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Maywood, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Position Details:

Job Title

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
Visick Lab
Carries out experiments as instructed by Principle Investigator (PI). Assists with experimental procedures involving bacteria, preparing reagents and solutions, and making direct experimental measurements.
Performs basic lab techniques required to complete the project. Techniques performed may include animal care, Western Blot analysis. Reporter assays, biofilm and motility assays.
Gathers, organizes, and records data. Performs simple analysis of results. May assist with library and/or electronic research. Incorporates new protocols and methodologies into work as directed by PI and/or senior lab staff.
May assist in ordering lab supplies when required. Maintains orderly records of purchases.
Maintains a safe and orderly lab environment. Ensures compliance with safety regulations.
Performs techniques and assists with experiments specific to lab and in accordance with direction from individual PI.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Support research projects by performing routine cultures, western blot, gel electrophoresis and other routine molecular and cellular biology assays and analyses, as instructed by the Principal Investigator (PI) and other lab members.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education Preferred:

Bachelors Degree Experience Required:
None Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Qualifications

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
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

Special Instructions to Applicants

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 wellbeing, 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 worklife 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._

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