"Research Assistant I"

Research Assistant I

Company: Dartmouth College

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting date 03/23/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1129567

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 Lebanon NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

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.

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 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, and 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.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Josh Obar

Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-5383

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Josh Obar,

Position Summary

• Conducts laboratory experiments/tests, utilizing a range of established in vitro and in vivo methods, procedures, and techniques with necessary preparations, observes experiment, records observations and maintains laboratory notebook. Percentage Of Time 75%
• 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%
• 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%
• Laboratory maintenance including order lab supplies; monitors laboratory equipment and instrument performance; obtains maintenance and repair as necessary. Percentage Of Time 5%
• Laboratory maintenance including order lab supplies; monitors laboratory equipment and instrument performance; obtains maintenance and repair as necessary. Percentage Of Time 5%
• 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.

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*

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