Research Assistant I
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 4, 2024
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
03/01/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1128792
Position Title
Research Assistant I
Department this Position Reports to
Biological Sciences
Hiring Range Minimum
$20.00/hr
Hiring Range Maximum
$23.00/hr
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
Location of Position
Hanover, NH 03755
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
NA
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
To set up and conduct laboratory tests and experiments in support of Dr. Amodeo's research studies by applying established methods, procedures, and techniques in genetics, biochemistry, and quantitative imaging.
Description
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
Education and Experience
Amanda Amodeo
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-9926
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Amanda Amodeo
Department Contact's Phone Number
603-646-9926
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
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
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
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72698
Key Accountabilities
Description
Experiments
80%
Description
Records
10%
Description
Laboratory
5%
Description
Miscellaneous
5%
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting date
03/01/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1128792
Position Title
Research Assistant I
Department this Position Reports to
Biological Sciences
Hiring Range Minimum
$20.00/hr
Hiring Range Maximum
$23.00/hr
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
Location of Position
Hanover, NH 03755
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
NA
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
To set up and conduct laboratory tests and experiments in support of Dr. Amodeo's research studies by applying established methods, procedures, and techniques in genetics, biochemistry, and quantitative imaging.
Description
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
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree with a major in one of the Biological Sciences or the equivalent.
- Two years of relevant laboratory/research experience.
- Competence in basic molecular biology methods, procedures and techniques and equipment such as Western blotting, PCR, and microscopy.
- Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and curiosity about basic cell biological questions.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Solid quantitative reasoning.
- Previous work with Drosophila.
- Experience with Matlab, ImageJ, Arivis, Excel, R or similar.
- The ideal candidate is one who seeks professional development as a scientist and is therefore interested in reading the current scientific literature and conducting an independent research project. She/he will take ownership of her/his project and work semi-autonomously under the guidance of the PI and other group members.
Amanda Amodeo
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-9926
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Amanda Amodeo
Department Contact's Phone Number
603-646-9926
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
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
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
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72698
Key Accountabilities
Description
Experiments
- Conducts experiments by applying established methods and procedures.
- 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, less complex experiments.
- Observes experimental results in progress and maintains written records of activities and observations; applies past experience and precedents to identify and troubleshoot problems.
- Anticipates unexpected findings and assists in trouble-shoots techniques.
- Reconciles results that are disparate from anticipated findings and re-runs techniques as necessary.
- Reports experimental results to the principal investigator and other senior laboratory personnel and assists in their analysis.
- Collaborates with the Principal Investigator in investigating and developing 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.
80%
Description
Records
- Collects and analyzes data resulting from experimentation/testing.
- Summarizes results and prepares progress reports for oral presentation at laboratory meetings.
- Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, tables, statistical summaries, etc.
- Contributes to the preparation of scientific manuscripts by drafting portions of the text, preparing graphs, tables, and charts, etc.
- Conducts literature searches to assist in establishing new laboratory techniques.
10%
Description
Laboratory
- Accomplishes day-to-day care and housekeeping of laboratory.
- Assess 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.
- Monitors laboratory equipment and instrument performance; obtains maintenance and repair as necessary.
- Maintains computerized records associated with laboratory activities.
- Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.
5%
Description
Miscellaneous
- Assist in the maintenance of transgenic Drosophila stock collection.
- Communicates respectfully with a diverse community.
5%
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--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
- Word of mouth
- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
- jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach
- Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
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- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn's Job Board
- RecruitMilitary
- Dartmouth's Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
- Other (Please specify below)
- If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Resume
