Loyola University Chicago · 3 months ago
RESEARCH ASSISTANT II
Loyola University Chicago is a prominent Jesuit institution committed to academic excellence and community engagement. The Research Assistant II position involves supporting research projects by performing lab assays and analyses on clinical specimens, maintaining a safe lab environment, and assisting with data organization and analysis.
Responsibilities
Supports research projects in the Wolfe lab 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field and one to two years of related experience
Education Required: Masters or Bachelors Degree
Proficiency in Microsoft
Benefits
Affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits
Company
Loyola University Chicago
A private Jesuit research university in Chicago, Illinois
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