Research Assistant I

Position Details

Position Information

• Posting date: 03/23/2026
• Closing date: Open Until Filled
• Yes Position Number: 1129567
• Position Title: Research Assistant I
• Hiring Range:
• Minimum: 20.00
• Maximum: 23.00
• Union Type: Not a Union
• Position SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Employment Category: Regular Full Time
• Scheduled Months per Year: 12
• Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
• Schedule Location of Position: Lebanon NH
• Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only
• Is this a term position: No
• If yes length of term in months: na
• Is this a grant funded position: Yes

Position Purpose To set up and conduct a variety of laboratory tests and experiments in support of research studies directed at understanding the pulmonary immune response against fungal pathogens by applying established methods, procedures, and techniques.

Description

Required Qualifications

• Education and Yrs Exp: Bachelors plus 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• Competence in several laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques as well as the equipment and instruments. These include but are not limited to:
• Animal husbandry and handling
• Cell culture
• RNA analysis
• Protein analysis
• Flow cytometry
• Microbiological cultivation
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting with good judgment and good organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work with/be exposed to hazardous materials such as infectious materials and/or hazardous chemicals.
• Knowledge of computers and software applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• (None listed)

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

• Name: Josh Obar
• Phone Number: 603-646-5383

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

• Name: Josh Obar
• Phone Number:(Same as above)

Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g., Dartmouth vehicle or off-road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
• Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products, including smokeless tobacco, are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles, or other areas owned, operated, or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy: https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Quick Linkhttps://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85076

Key Accountabilities

1. Conducts laboratory experiments/tests utilizing a range of established in vitro and in vivo methods, procedures, and techniques with necessary preparations, observes experiments, records observations, and maintains laboratory notebook.

   • Percentage Of Time: 75%

2. Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, tables, statistical summaries, etc. Analyzes data resulting from experimentation/testing. Summarizes results and prepares progress reports for oral presentation.

   • Percentage Of Time: 5%

3. Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required. Maintains both computerized and written records associated with laboratory activities.

   • Percentage Of Time: 5%

4. Laboratory maintenance including order lab supplies, monitors laboratory equipment and instrument performance, obtains maintenance and repair as necessary.

   • Percentage Of Time: 5%

5. Laboratory maintenance including order lab supplies, monitors laboratory equipment and instrument performance, obtains maintenance and repair as necessary.

   • Percentage Of Time: 5%

6. May assist in animal research including maintenance of mouse colonies, injections, breeding, in vivo assays, and entering data into computerized databases.

   • Percentage Of Time: 10%

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Optional Documents:
• (None listed)