Research Assistant III; Kettenbach Lab

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Posting date 09/22/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1129711

Position Title

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $25.00

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $31.25

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

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?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

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

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? Yes

Seeking a Research Assistant III 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 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 of 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 plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

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

• Five 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; and to keep records.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Editorial skills for preparation of reports.
• Ability to work with and willingness to 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.

• Editorial skills for preparation of grant applications is highly desirable.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Alicea Bursey

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