Research Assistant II

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Position Information

• Posting date 04/14/2025
• Open Until Filled Yes
• Position Number 1129294
• Position Title Research Assistant II
• Hiring Range Minimum $20.00/HR.
• Hiring Range Maximum $26.40/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
• 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? Yes

Position Purpose

The Walker 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. Our lab’s research focus is to understand how neural circuitry forms in development and how it re-forms during regeneration. We use zebrafish as our model system and employ microscopy and molecular and cellular biology approaches.

Visit our website to learn more: https://sites.dartmouth.edu/walkerlab/

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

• Highly competent in molecular biology laboratory methods, procedures and techniques as well as the equipment and instruments, e.g. PCR , gel electrophoresis, cloning, immunohistochemistry, in situs, 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.
• Editorial skills for preparation of reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to work with/be exposed to hazardous materials such as hazardous chemicals.
• Knowledge of computers and software applications including image analysis software like FIJI /Image
  
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• Knowledge of standard computer software packages for data analysis and presentation, and on-line literature search engines.
• Skilled hands and good judgement

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

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Department Contact Phone Number

Cheryl.

A.Bush

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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…