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Lab Technician

Loyola University Chicago
United States, Illinois, Rogers Park
Mar 28, 2025
Position Details
Position Details


Job Title Lab Technician
Position Number 8102468
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY
Location Code CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY (02113A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
The Billingsley Lab in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Loyola University Chicago is seeking a research associate with a background in medicinal chemistry or chemical biology. Our group is focused on the design and application of novel therapeutics and molecular imaging probes. Specifically, we employ a cross-disciplinary approach to investigate particular aspects of small molecule regulation of biochemical pathways. The research associate will primarily conduct biological assays to elucidate the biochemical properties of novel synthetic agents. As a senior lab member, the successful applicant will also communicate scientific results in weekly meetings, oversee and participate in lab operations, and mentor/train students.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry or a related field.
  • 1-2 years of previous research experience in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, neuroscience, molecular biology, or cell biology.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a relevant field (chemistry, biochemistry, or biology) or comparable experience is required.
  • Practical knowledge of organic chemistry and relevant analytical techniques is also an advantage.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
  • No additional certificates, credentials or licenses are required to perform the duties of this position.
Computer Skills
  • The position requires basic computer skills such as the use of Word, Excel
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No
Physical Demands Lifting
Working Conditions None
Open Date 03/28/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $22.00/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $19.00/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 -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/32538
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