Research Specialist I- Levack lab

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Maywood

Nov 11, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	RESEARCH SPECIALIST I
Position Number	8150792
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-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 operates specialized equipment required 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 a 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 the lab and in accordance with directions from the individual PI. 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	Bachelor's Degree: Specify Degree(s): Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry. 3-5 years of previous job-related experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Qualifications	Prior murine laboratory experience strongly preferred. Excellent Bench Skills Strong Organizational Skills Ability to work independently Goal and Deadline Oriented Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication skills
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	11/10/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$64,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$56,784/ann
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/34184