11/06/2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Position Number:1129481
Position Title:Research Assistant I
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
Equal Opportunity Employer:Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check:Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:Not an essential function
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.
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 a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--:Performs other duties as assigned.
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