"Research Assistant I"

Research Assistant I

Company: Dartmouth College

Job Location:

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting date
01/19/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Number
1129510

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

If yes, length of term in months.
na

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.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Chen Liao

Department Contact Phone Number
6036465386

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Chen Liao

Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84361

Description

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.

Percentage Of Time
80

Description

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.

Percentage Of Time
10

Description

Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.

Percentage Of Time
5

Description

Responsible for laboratory maintenance, including ordering lab supplies, monitoring the performance of equipment and instruments, and coordinating maintenance and repairs as needed.

Percentage Of Time
5

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.