"Research Assistant II"

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date
02/16/2026

Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Number
1129525

Position Title
Research Assistant II

Hiring Range Minimum
$22.00

Hiring Range Maximum
$26.40

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

Schedule
Manager is available to discuss during interviews

Location of Position
Lebanon, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only

Is this a term position?
No

If yes, length of term in months.
N/A

Is this a grant funded position?
Yes

Position Purpose
Under the direction of the Center for Molecular Epidemiology Biorepository Laboratory Manager, this position serves on the research team for several studies involved in the molecular epidemiologic investigation of factors that influence disease risk and prognosis by conducting the laboratory related procedures as defined in the research plans and protocols of the studies.

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

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Three years of relevant laboratory/ research experience. Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications
Three years of relevant laboratory/ research experience. Master’s degree.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Courtney Baker

Department Contact Phone Number
(603) 646-5420

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Thomas Palys, PhD

Key Accountabilities

Research/Experiments (50%)
• Learns and implements all existing and new study specific biospecimen related protocols, techniques and instrumentation.
• Communicates closely with study personnel for all studies regarding collection and biospecimens related needs daily.
• Processes collected biospecimens into aliquots and stores aliquots into freezers and other methods of storage
• Retrieves biospecimen aliquots from freezers for subsequent processing or shipping to other laboratories.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and corrects or recommends solutions to problems associated with experimental design; methods, procedures, and techniques; or equipment and facilities.
• Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.

Data Collection/Preparation (35%)
• Tracks biospecimen related collection, processing and archival information in appropriate Laboratory Information Systems.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data resulting from experimentation.
• Performs literature searches to develop information of relevance to the research.
• Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as sequences, graphs, charts, etc.
• Participates in the preparation of reports and presentation of the research findings.

Laboratory (10%)
• Schedules and monitors utilization of laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Monitors equipment and instrument performance; obtains necessary maintenance and repair.
• Orders and maintains stock of laboratory supplies.
• May provide technical direction to laboratory technicians and student workers.
• Monitors work in progress to ensure accomplishment is timely and in accordance with reasonable methods and standards.
• Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.

Miscellaneous (5%)
• Communicates respectfully with a diverse community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter