Research Helper

Extra Help - Research Helper

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department:
Biomedical Sciences

Location:

Rockford, IL USA

Requisition

Hours per Week: 25

Workplace Type:
On-Site

Posting Close Date: 3/13/26

Salary: $15.00 / Hourly Wage

This position is located on the Rockford campus 90 miles northwest of Chicago. (On-Site Work - Not Remote).

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary

Assist in laboratory tests based on research projects under faculty supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform experimental tests and assays. Record and analyze results in order to provide conclusive data for research projects. Work with survey data from smokers. Maintain materials, methods and records of experimental procedures, including evaluations of data accumulated. Compile and summarize results for reports, manuscripts, grants and articles for publication. Research literature in order to maintain a current knowledge of laboratory research methods and terminology.

Ensure safety and cleanliness of assigned laboratory. Other duties as assigned.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Prior experience in laboratory research.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.