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Loyola University Chicago

STAFF SCIENTIST

Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Position Number

8150999

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Campus

Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

Location Code

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE (06500A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

Yes

Duties And Responsibilities

Planning, implementation and analysis of advanced scientific research projects

Interprets data; statistical and data analysis.

Advises and assists with experimental design and execution.

Maintains laboratory equipment for the Department/Institute by working with the Division Administrator, Sales Reps, Technical Specialists, Repair companies and the Purchasing Department to maintain current equipment and procure new purchases.

Evaluates need for new technologies and train laboratory staff on proper use of equipment.

Collaborates with Faculty and other Researchers.

Participates in the preparation and writing of Grant Applications and Reports and co-authors scientific research manuscripts.

Operates and maintains a variety of scientific instrumentation which is essential to conducting the appropriate laboratory work. This would include equipment such as laboratory microscopes, centrifuges, incubators and autoclaves.

Employs safety measures in working with hazardous chemicals, laboratory animals, and radioisotopes.

Performs proper recording of procedures related to research studies in the laboratory and for the systematic organization of experimental data including the adequate.

Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Education And/or Work Experience

Required: Doctoral Degree (MD or PhD) in Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Immunology, other Biomedical Sciences.

Minimum 2 – 5 years of completed mentored Postdoctoral Scientific Training or work experience.

Qualifications

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Ability to communicate verbally

Ability to compose Letters and Memorandums

Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people

Ability to deal with stressful situations

Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures

Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks

Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to plan, coordinate and develop multiple projects

Ability to work as an effective team member

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses n/a

Computer Skills Basic Computing Skills

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles Yes

Direct animal or patient contact Yes

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions Animals

Open Date 10/06/2025

Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $60,000

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $70,000

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/34007

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Higher Education

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