Gnotobiotic Research Assistant I

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Position Information

Posting date 08/06/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1128680

Position Title

Position Title Gnotobiotic Research Assistant I

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $20.00

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $23.00

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Primarily standard business hours, but requires flexibility for experiment schedules.

Location of Position

Lebanon, NH
1 Medical Center Drive

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. na

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? Yes

Position Purpose

The Gnotobiotic Research Assistant is responsible for the daily care of Gnotobiotic research animals and facility, that require unique skillsets or highly specialized oversight and housing.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

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 several 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 animals .
• Knowledge of standard computer software packages for data analysis and presentation, and on-line literature search engines

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.

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?

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

Additional Instructions

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Conducts laboratory experiments/tests, utilizing a range of established methods, procedures, and techniques with necessary preparations, observes experiment, records observations and maintains laboratory notebook.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20

Description

Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, tables, statistical summaries, etc. Analyzes data resulting from experimentation/testing. Summarizes results and prepares progress reports for oral presentation.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20

Description

Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required. Maintains computerized records associated with laboratory activities.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20

Description

Laboratory maintenance including ordering; monitors laboratory equipment and instrument performance; obtains maintenance and repair as necessary.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20

Description

Assist in animal research; including maintenance of mouse colonies, injections, breeding, in vivo assays and entering data into computerized databases.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20

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-- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

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-- Performs other duties as assigned.

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