Research Assistant II Wolfe Lab

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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 www.luc.edu/mission/.

For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.




Position Details


Position Details




Job Title RESEARCH ASSISTANT II

Position Number 8102846

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 Wolfe lab (https://ssom.luc.edu/luerec/) by performing lab assays and analyses on clinical specimens for the purpose of understanding the urinary microbiome.

Carries out experiments and procedures as instructed by the Principal Investigator (PI) or Lab manager, also assists PI, research staff, and students with lab procedures and projects.

+ Carries out experiments and maintains projects as instructed by PI, with appropriate training



+ Works as part of a team to process patient samples collected regularly



+ Monitors inventory of lab supplies and orders additional supplies when required



+ Gathers, organizes, enters, and analyzes data; performs literature searches and retrieves literature



+ Maintains a safe and orderly lab environment.

Ensures lab environment complies with safety regulations



+ Performs related duties as assigned



+ Must be flexible to work on weekends occasionally





Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field and one to two years of related experience.


Qualifications
Education Required:Masters or Bachelors Degree


Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
N/A


Computer Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft


Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

No

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions None

Open Date 10/03/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $22/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $20/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 (https://www.luc.edu/academics/schools.shtml) —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 (https://www.luc.edu/hr/facultystaffbenefits/) .

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 (https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/) .


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