Position Details

Posting date 05/26/2026

Closing date Open Until Filled

Position Number 1129612

Position Title Research Assistant II

Hiring Range Minimum $22.00

Hiring Range Maximum $26.40

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Location of Position Hanover, NH 708 Remsen Building

Position Purpose

The Kasper Lab is hiring a Research Assistant II to join us in the Department of Molecular and Systems Biology in the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in beautiful Hanover, NH. We investigate the developmental mechanisms governing the vascular and hematopoietic systems in health and disease. We use a combination of live imaging, genetic and biochemical approaches, and high-throughput ‘omic’ technologies in the zebrafish to dissect how epigenetic to posttranslational gene regulatory mechanisms control cell differentiation. The ideal candidate will be familiar with genetics and have experience with animal models and molecular and cell biology techniques, including cloning and PCR, transcriptomics, image analysis, and/or microscopy. We seek a curious and creative team member, who is highly motivated to carry out independent research projects, zebrafish husbandry, and technical training for lab members.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Highly competent in molecular laboratory methods, procedures and techniques as well as the equipment and instruments, e.g. PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning, immunohistochemical methods, and microscopy.
Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.
Ability to manage laboratory inventory and records.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Skilled hands, and good judgment.
Open and transparent communication.

Key Accountabilities

Research/Experiments (60%)

Independently designs, implements, analyzes, and interprets experiments under the general guidance of the principal investigator or other investigators in the laboratory.
Works on an independent research project and/or assists lab members with experiments, depending on need and expertise.
Conducts experiments using established methods and procedures. As necessary, develops and/or implements new or modified research methods, procedures, and techniques to meet the unique requirements of assigned research problems.

Data Collection & Presentation (15%)

Collects, analyzes, and interprets data resulting from experimentation.
Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, statistical analyzes etc. for oral presentation at laboratory meetings and conferences.

Zebrafish husbandry and maintenance (15%)

Handles and cares for zebrafish, including breeding, collecting embryos, harvesting tissue, and washing tanks.

Laboratory maintenance (5%)

Orders and maintains stocks of laboratory supplies.

Miscellaneous (5%)

Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.