Research Assistant I (Wang Lab)

Research Assistant I (Wang Lab)

Company: Dartmouth College

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting date: 04/09/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 1129576

Hiring Range: $20.00 - $23.00

Union Type: Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time w/end date

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with flexibility for occasional weekends, evenings, or changes in hours, as driven by the research needs.

Location of Position: Lebanon, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

Is this a term position?: Yes (24 months)

Is this a grant funded position?: Yes

Position Purpose:

The Wang Lab studies the mammalian SWI/SNF chromatin-remodeling complex, which has been found mutated in more than 25% of human cancers. Despite the prevalence of SWI/SNF mutations, their contributions to tumorigenesis remain unclear. The focus of the lab is to determine the roles of major SWI/SNF subunits in regulating protein complex assembly and to assess the impact of complex composition on chromatin targeting. We use a combination of biochemical, genomic, and epigenomic assays to understand the functions of these complexes using various model systems.

The Research Assistant I will set up and conduct a variety of laboratory tests and experiments in support of research studies directed at SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex by applying established methods, procedures, and techniques.

Description:

The Wang lab has an opening for a Research Assistant I in the Department of Molecular & Systems Biology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with an interest in both basic and translational biomedical research, particularly in cancer epigenetics. We welcome individuals with degrees in biology, biochemistry, genetics, bioinformatics, and/or computer science.

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:

• Education: Bachelor's degree with a major in either biology, biochemistry, genetics, bioinformatics, and/or computer science, or the equivalent.
• Experience: One year of relevant laboratory/research experience. Honors Thesis/Project experience is required.
• Skills and Knowledge: Competence in several laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques, as well as the equipment and instruments, e.g., Western Blot, Next Gen Sequencing. Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment. 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. Knowledge of standard computer software packages for data analysis and presentation, and online literature search engines.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Alicea Bursey (603-646-5221)

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Dr. Xiaofeng Wang

Experiments (80% of time):

• Sets up and assists with research protocols and experiments under the general guidance of the principal investigators and other senior investigators in the laboratory; may have primary responsibility for independently setting up, performing, and troubleshooting experiments.
• Performs cell culture (routine passage, cell transfection/selection and plating for various downstream assays)
• Performs biochemical assays such as cell lysate preparation and Western blotting and sedimentation assay
• Performs Next-generation sequencing assays such as CUT&RUN, ATAC-seq, and library preparation
• Anticipates unexpected findings and assists in trouble-shoots techniques.
• Reports experimental results to the principal investigator and other senior laboratory personnel and assists in their analysis
• Collaborates with the Principal Investigator to investigate and develop modifications to techniques, and documents all new techniques developed in the laboratory.
• Adheres to laboratory safety requirements, including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods

Records (10% of time):

• Maintain careful records of research activities, observations, and analyses
• Collects and analyzes data resulting from experimentation/testing.
• Summarizes results and prepares progress reports for oral presentation at laboratory meetings.
• Contributes to the preparation of scientific manuscripts by drafting portions of the text, preparing graphs, tables, and charts, etc.

Laboratory (10% of time):

• Assists with day-to-day laboratory care and housekeeping.
• Assists with the need for and orders all supplies and reagents needed for experiments.
• Assists in the maintenance of laboratory equipment and safety records, and in the preparation of routine reagents.
• Assists with monitoring laboratory equipment and instrument performance; obtains maintenance and repair as necessary.
• Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

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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