Research Assistant II

Position Title

Research Assistant II

Position Information

Posting Date: 02/16/2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Position Number: 1129520

Union Type: Not a Union Position

Job Status: Non-Exempt, Regular Full Time

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 12 months per year

Schedule: Onsite only

Term Position: No

Grant Funded: Yes

Lebanon, NH – Leib Lab – Dartmouth Hitchcock

To set up and conduct a variety of laboratory tests and experiments in support of research studies directed at the Xnew ARPAh-funded APECx vaccine project using artificial intelligence to design vaccines against HSV.

• Conduct laboratory experiments/tests, utilizing a range of established methods, procedures, and techniques with necessary preparations, observe experiments, record observations, and maintain laboratory notebook. (70%)
• Prepare representation of data such as graphs, charts, tables, statistical summaries, analyze data, summarize results, and prepare progress reports for oral presentation. (15%)
• Instruct others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provide technical guidance as required. Maintain computerized records associated with laboratory activities. (10%)
• Assist in animal research, including maintenance of mouse colonies, injections, breeding, in vivo assays, and entering data into computerized databases. (5%)
• Demonstrate professionalism and collegiality; perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3 years of relevant lab/research experience.
• Competence in several laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques, as well as equipment and instruments.
• Ability to work independently with good judgment, organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work with or be exposed to hazardous materials such as radioactive, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals.
• Knowledge of computers and software applications.

Not specified.

Recruitment Inquiries: Dr. Audra Charron / Dr. David Leib
Contact Phone:

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This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based on available funds.

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