"Research Assistant I"

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date: 11/06/2025

Closing date: Open Until Filled - Yes

Position Number: 1129481

Position Title: Research Assistant I

Hiring Range Minimum: $20.00

Hiring Range 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

Location of Position: Hanover NH

Remote Work Eligibility?: Hybrid

Is this a term position?: No

Is this a grant funded position?: Yes

Position Purpose

This new hire will work in a hybrid laboratory, contributing to our major experiments involving bacterial/fungal/host cell culturing, sample preparation and metabolic extraction, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) operation, and stable isotope labeling. The primary goal of these experiments is to understand the metabolic reprograming during the yeast-to-hyphae transition in the fungal pathogen Candida albicans. Additionally, the role will involve cross-lab collaborations using these technologies. The lab member will be expected to assist with GC-MS training and routine maintenance. Proficiency with computer software or computer use is not required (our hybrid lab environment offers opportunities to develop these quantitative skills!!)

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Competence in learning laboratory methods, procedures and techniques as well as the equipment and instruments. Ability to work independently with good judgment and good organizational and time management skills. Willingness to work with hazardous materials, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with microbial pathogens, metabolomics, and mass spectrometry.

Key Accountabilities

Description (80%): Conducts laboratory experiments using a range of established methods, procedures, and techniques; Accomplishes necessary preparations of equipment and instrumentation for experiments; Adheres to established data quality control policies and procedures; Observes experiments while in progress and troubleshoot as necessary; Reconcile results that are disparate from anticipated findings and re-runs techniques as necessary; Notifies principal investigator of problems associated with experiments, measurements, or analyses; Maintains laboratory network and record tasks performed; Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.

Description (10%): Collects, analyzes, and summarizes experimental data; Prepares progress reports that effectively present findings through clear and accessible graphs, charts, tables, and statistical summaries; Contributes to the preparation of scientific manuscripts by preparing graphs, tables, and charts.

Description (5%): Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.

Description (5%): Responsible for laboratory maintenance, including ordering lab supplies, monitoring the performance of equipment and instruments, and coordinating maintenance and repairs as needed.

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume