Research Assistant II; Kettenbach Lab

Posting date 10/05/2026

Closing date Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1129715

Position Title Research Assistant II (Kettenbach Lab)

Hiring Range Minimum $22.00

Hiring Range Maximum $26.40

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

Schedule Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with flexibility for occasionally evenings or weekends as driven by the research needs.

Location of Position Lebanon, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months. N/A

Is this a grant funded position? Yes

Seeking a Research Assistant II to support the laboratory of Dr. Arminja Kettenbach (Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology and Dartmouth Cancer Center). The Kettenbach lab focuses on the role that Phosphoprotein Phosphatases play in maintaining cellular homeostasis and how these processes go awry in diseases such as cancer. Furthermore, the lab uses and develops mass spectrometry-based proteomics and phosphoproteomics approaches.

This posting is for a Research Assistant position in the Kettenbach Lab. We are simultaneously recruiting for this role at both the Research Assistant I, Research Assistant II, and Research Assistant III levels, depending on candidate experience and qualifications — however, only one position will ultimately be filled. You do not need to apply to all the postings; please apply to the posting that best matches your level of experience, and we will consider your qualifications for the appropriate level during the hiring process.

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the Biological Sciences or the equivalent.

• Three years of relevant laboratory/ research experience.

• Highly competent in several laboratory methods, procedures and techniques as well as the equipment and instruments.
• 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.
• Willingness to work with/be exposed to hazardous materials such as radioactive materials, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals.
• Knowledge of computers and software applications.
• Knowledge of standard computer software packages for data analysis and presentation, and on-line literature search engines.
• Skilled hands, and good judgment.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Alicea Bursey

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Dr. Arminja Kettenbach

Department Contact's Phone Number

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