Research Assistant II Thank you for your interest in Loyola University Chicago. To view open positions, please enter your search criteria below. You may view all open positions by not specifying any search criteria and selecting the "Search" button. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Position Details Position Details Job Title RESEARCH ASSISTANT II Position Number 8102448 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name BIOLOGY Location Code BIOLOGY (02112A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities Loyola University Chicago ( LUC ), College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time laboratory technician with experience in ecological and/or molecular genetics, in particular mitogenome sequencing and eDNA sequencing. The position is in the lab of Dr. Yoel Stuart. We have a funded project to sequence mitochondrial genomes of Illinois aquatic species, primarily fish. We will also use eDNA to survey fish diversity in Illinois’s Fox River. You can read about Dr. Stuart’s research at stuartlabloyola.org. The technician will participate in (i) study design and project planning in collaboration with Dr. Stuart and colleagues; (ii) procuring tissue samples from museums and colleagues; (iii) mitogenome preparation and assembly; (iv) eDNA sampling; (v) eDNA library preparation and sequencing at the Field Museum of Natural History; (vi) potentially bioinformatic analysis; and (vii) potentially supervision of undergraduates during eDNA work. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Bachelor’s degree in related field and one to two years of related experience. Qualifications Minimum Education and or Work Experience: Education Required: Masters Degree in Molecular Ecology, Ecological Genetics, Evolutionary Ecology, or a related field. Or a Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Ecology, Ecological Genetics, Evolutionary Ecology, or a related field. Experience Required: At least 1 year of experience during school or after school with sequencing, generating genomes, and/or conducting eDNA research. The applicant should have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive a field vehicle. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants with at least an MS degree in molecular ecology, ecological genetics, evolutionary ecology, or a related field are preferred. Or, applicants with a BS degree with equivalent experience with sequencing, generating genomes, and/or conducting eDNA research. The applicant should have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive a field vehicle. Certificates/Credentials/Licenses N/A Computer Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Some experience with command line coding and bioinformatics software and approaches. Supervisory Responsibilities Yes Required operation of university owned vehicles Yes Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Climbing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions Working Conditions Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather Open Date 02/10/2025 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $23.08/hr Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $23.08/hr Special Instructions to Applicants 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 (https://www.luc.edu/academics/schools.shtml) —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 (https://www.luc.edu/hr/facultystaffbenefits/) . 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 (https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/) . Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/31037