Research Assistant I -Mounce Lab

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Research Assistant I -Mounce 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 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.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34478

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