Research Assistant I

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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

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title RESEARCH ASSISTANT I

Position Number 8151005

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name CBCC RESEARCH

Location Code Dept of Cancer Biology (06311A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out tissue collection and experiments as instructed by the Principal Investigator (PI), with appropriate training, and assisting the PI, research staff, and students with lab procedures and projects.
• Additional duties include monitoring the inventory of lab supplies, preparing lab stock solutions, and maintaining cell lines in culture.
• Gather, organize, enter, and analyze data.
• Maintain a safe and orderly lab environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Perform related and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education And/or Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field and zero-one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree
• Preferred: Biological or biochemical sciences
• Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

None

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, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions Odors, Animals

Open Date 11/11/2025

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 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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