Lab Manager and Research Scientist

Position Title

Lab Manager and Research Scientist

Hanover, NH

Regular Full Time, Exempt, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, Onsite only, Grant funded.

• Ensures proper compliance with safety procedures
• Manage lab site that interfaces with EHS, manage lab members, training, hood certification and lab forms for regulatory compliance
• Collect, autoclave and dispose of biohazard waste twice a week
• Collect and dispose of sharps and hazardous waste once a week

• Oversee general laboratory operations and manage all activities related to proper use, availability, performance, and maintenance of the facilities, equipment, and supplies; reorder supplies on a routine basis
• Organize and manage lab email list, office space, bench space, refrigerator, freezer and –80°C freezer space
• Organize, record and archive biweekly group meetings
• Maintain DNA sequencing software, HPLC service contracts and other equipment in the lab
• Assist with ordering
• Help with graduate student and postdoc travel arrangement, payment, reconciliation
• Manage and reconcile external vendor service accounts (IDT and Azetna) and manage user access
• Manage and coordinate lab gases, primarily with Airgas
• Provide support on budgeting for supplies for grant proposal planning

• Construct plasmids
• Construct strains (E. coli, Clostridium thermocellum, Thermoanaerobacterium saccharolyticum, etc.)
• Characterize strains by batch fermentation, followed by HPLC analysis of fermentation products
• Collect and analyze data
• Train students, technicians, and postdocs in laboratory techniques

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all
• Performs other duties as assigned

Bachelor's plus 2–3 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or a related science or engineering field
• 2 years of hands‑on laboratory experience (can include undergraduate research)
• Familiarity with standard microbiology techniques, including aseptic technique and strain handling
• Experience with or ability to learn biosafety and chemical safety protocols; willingness to obtain relevant safety certifications
• Basic proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and data recording
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lift and transport lab materials (e.g., biohazard waste containers, gas cylinders)

• PhD degree or 5+ years of research experience in microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience with molecular cloning and plasmid construction
• Experience working with anaerobic or thermophilic organisms (e.g., Clostridium, Thermoanaerobacterium) is a strong plus
• Hands‑on experience with HPLC operation, maintenance, and data analysis
• Experience with batch fermentation and downstream product analysis
• Prior lab management or lab safety officer experience, including biohazard waste handling and regulatory compliance
• Experience with budget tracking, vendor management, or grant support activities
• Ability to independently troubleshoot equipment and experimental issues
• Strong communication skills and prior experience training junior lab members

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.