Laboratory Technician II

Laboratory Technician II

Company: Dartmouth College

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting date: 02/19/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 1129530

Hiring Range Minimum: $18.00

Hiring Range Maximum: $20.00

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

Location of Position: Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

Position Purpose: To perform routine experiments and laboratory duties in support of research efforts by the Ghosh laboratory.

Description: The technician will join a research team (https://www.diponghoshlab.com/) interested in learning more about how nervous systems work. The team uses genetic, cell biological, and behavioral approaches to study how a nematode roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans responds to environmental stimuli (for example, see Ghosh et al., Science 2021 371:1059-1063).

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp: Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Familiarity with laboratory practices, including methods, procedures, and techniques, as well as handling equipment and instruments.
• Ability to work independently with good judgment and organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work with/be exposed to hazardous materials such as radioactive materials, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals.
• Knowledge of computers and software applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed coursework in biology, genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, etc.
• General laboratory experience, including with molecular cloning, C. elegans and/or tissue culture, etc.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Dipon Ghosh

Department Contact Phone Number: 603-646-6599

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Dipon Ghosh

Department Contact's Phone Number: 603-646-6599

Quick Link: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84714

Experiments:

• Performs routine tests required in support of laboratory work and experiments.
• Follows established safety procedures.

Percentage Of Time: 60%

Records:

• Maintains laboratory records of procedures.
• May assist in preparing laboratory reports.
• Records experimental data from research using graphs, logs, charts and statistical summaries.
• May perform limited library research and reference work for background materials.

Percentage Of Time: 10%

Laboratory:

• Maintains stock of biomedical and other supplies.
• Requisitions laboratory stock items and equipment.
• Performs general laboratory maintenance as required.

Percentage Of Time: 25%

Miscellaneous:

• May assist in surgical procedures.
• Communicates respectfully with a diverse community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time: 5%