Laboratory Technician III

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date: 05/21/2026

Closing date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes

Position Number: 1129405

Position Title:

Laboratory Technician III

Hiring Range Minimum: $19.00

Hiring Range Maximum: $21.75

Union Type:
Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Employment Category:
Regular Part Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 20

Schedule:

TBD

Location:

Lebanon, NH

Constituent: DHMC, WTRB 3

Remote Work Eligibility:
Onsite only

Term Position:
No

Grant Funded:
Yes

This motivated, key contributor will work in an interdisciplinary environment to plan and perform experiments requiring knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics. The position requires the ability to set up and conduct experiments that may include, but are not limited to, assays and analyses, basic cell culture work and treatment response time courses, and recombinant DNA technology. This member of the lab will also be expected to assist with basic lab maintenance activities such as researching and restocking supplies, assisting with cell culture stock maintenance, maintaining orderly records of lab inventory, etc.

Proficiency with computer software and computer use is necessary.

Education:

Bachelors plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Two – three years of relevant lab experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, cell biology or equivalent.

Experience with molecular biology and cell culture methods, procedures and techniques.

Percentage of Time: 50%

• Conducts specified laboratory experiments/tests, utilizing a range of established methods, procedures, and techniques, e.g., genome-wide expression analysis, molecular biology and cell biology techniques.
• Accomplishes necessary preparation of equipment and instrumentation for experiments.
• Adheres to established quality control policies and procedures to guarantee the reliability of data.
• Observes experiments while in progress, records observations, and troubleshoots as necessary.
• Reconciles results that are disparate from anticipated findings, re-runs techniques as necessary.
• Notifies principal investigator of problems associated with experiments, measurements, or analyses and suggests changes to methods, procedures, or techniques as appropriate.
• Maintains laboratory notebook, recording tasks performed.
• Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.

Percentage of Time: 20%

• Collects and analyzes data resulting from experiments and presents findings to Principal Investigator.
• Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, tables, statistical summaries, etc.
• Contributes to the preparation of scientific manuscripts by preparing graphs, tables, and charts.
• Conducts literature searches to develop insights into the significance of experimental results and to acquire information on new or improved methods, procedures and techniques.

Percentage of Time: 20%

• Maintains day-to-day care and housekeeping of laboratory.
• Washing dishes, restocking, keeping inventory, organizing freezers/fridges, cleaning spaces, maintaining cell culture room, autoclave waste, etc.
• Checks, calibrates and maintains equipment in working order, performing preventative maintenance at prescribed intervals.
• Maintains records associated with laboratory activities, both digital and print.
• Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.
• Commitment to maintaining laboratory safety, adhering to Dartmouth EHS regulations, and good documentation practices.

Percentage of Time: 10%

• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and positive working relationship with staff at all levels, co-workers and students.
• Self-motivated and proactively engages with team members and contributes to a supportive laboratory environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates…