Research Specialist I- Levack Lab

2 weeks ago


Maywood, United States Loyola University Chicago Full time

**Position Details**:

- Position Details

**Job Title**
- RESEARCH SPECIALIST I**Position Number**
- 8150792**Job Category**
- University Staff**Job Type**
- Part-Time**FLSA Status**
- Exempt**Campus**
- Maywood-Health Sciences Campus**Department Name**
- ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY**Location Code**
- MICROBIOLOGY (06220A)**Is this split and/or fully grant funded?**
- Yes**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Carries out complex experiments and technical procedures as directed by the Principal Investigator (Pl) involving surgery on animals, tissue or cell cultures, and making direct experimental measurements.
- Performs mouse husbandry, colony maintenance and genotyping.
- Independently performs experimental techniques and operating specialized equipment require to complete projects. Must be responsible for equipment maintenance and setting up experimental design and lab techniques.
- Assists in writing scientific manuscripts and presenting at meetings.
- Performs in-depth analysis of experimental results.
- Performs literature searches on computer and retrieves literature from the library.
- Assists in modifying specific protocols and methodology.
- Monitors the inventory of essential laboratory supplies and orders all supplies when required. Maintains orderly records of purchases.
- Ensures lab environment complies with safety regulations and may assume partial responsibility for safety in the lab. Maintains a safe and orderly lab environment.
- Implements experiments and performs lab techniques specific to lab and in accordance with direction from individual Pl.
- Trains and provides oversight of medical and graduate students, junior lab staff, and other lab users.
- Performs related duties as assigned.

**Minimum Education and/or Work Experience**
- Minimum Education: Required: Bachelors Degree Specify Degree(s): Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry Minimum Experience: Required: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.**Qualifications**
- Bachelor of Science degree in biology, molecular biology, microbiology or related field Excellent Bench Skills
Strong Organizational Skills Ability to work independently Goal and Deadline Orientated
Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills 1-2 years of previous job experience**Certificates/Credentials/Licenses**
- N/A**Computer Skills**
- Proficiency with Microsoft office suite required**Supervisory Responsibilities**
- No**Required operation of university owned vehicles**
- No**Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?**
- Yes**Physical Demands**
- Lifting, Standing**Working Conditions**
- Animals**Open Date**
- 05/02/2024**Close Date**

**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 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._

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