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Research Assistant I

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH 03755

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115157125

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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans or any other legally protected group.

Position Information

Position Title
Research Assistant I

Department
PBS

Position Number
1011920

Position Purpose

To independently set up and monitor experiments in progress.

Skills & Knowledge

Highly competent in several laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques as well as the equipment and instruments. Experience with histological and imaging procedures.
Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgement.
Ability to manage laboratory inventory and records.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Editorial skills, and record of publications, 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.
Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.

Minimum Experience

One year of relevant laboratory/research experience.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree with a major in one of the biological sciences or the equivalent.

SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Employment Category
Regular Full Time

Department Contact for Cover Letter
Kyle Smith, Assistant Professor

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is a 12-month term position.

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

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Research/Experiments Independently sets up and monitors optogenetics and chemogenetics experiments in progress. Identifies, troubleshoots, and corrects or recommends solutions to problems associated with experimental design; methods, procedures, and techniques; or equipment and facilities. As necessary, develops and/or implements new or modified research methods, procedures, and techniques to meet the unique requirements of assigned research problems. Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods. Records Maintains laboratory records or procedures. May assist in preparing laboratory reports. Records experimental data from research using graphs, logs, charts, and statistical summaries. May perform limited library research and reference work for background materials. Data Collection/Preparation Collects, analyzes, and interprets data resulting from experimentation. Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs. Miscellaneous Assists in the maintenance of transgenic rat colonies including weighing of animals, setting up pairs of animals for mating, and entering data into spreadsheets. Assists in surgical procedures on rats. Communicates respectfully with a diverse community. Laboratory Schedules and monitors utilization of laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies. Monitors equipment and instrument performance; obtains necessary maintenance and repair. Orders and maintains stock of laboratory supplies. Monitors work-in-progress to ensure accomplishment is timely and in accordance with reasonable methods and standards. Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required. Provides technical direction to laboratory technicians and student workers.
--	Performs other duties as assigned

Key Accountabilities

Research/Experiments

Independently sets up and monitors optogenetics and chemogenetics experiments in progress.
Identifies, troubleshoots, and corrects or recommends solutions to problems associated with experimental design; methods, procedures, and techniques; or equipment and facilities.
As necessary, develops and/or implements new or modified research methods, procedures, and techniques to meet the unique requirements of assigned research problems.
Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.

Records

Maintains laboratory records or procedures.
May assist in preparing laboratory reports.
Records experimental data from research using graphs, logs, charts, and statistical summaries.
May perform limited library research and reference work for background materials.

Data Collection/Preparation

Collects, analyzes, and interprets data resulting from experimentation.
Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs.

Miscellaneous

Assists in the maintenance of transgenic rat colonies including weighing of animals, setting up pairs of animals for mating, and entering data into spreadsheets.
Assists in surgical procedures on rats.
Communicates respectfully with a diverse community.

Laboratory

Schedules and monitors utilization of laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies.
Monitors equipment and instrument performance; obtains necessary maintenance and repair.
Orders and maintains stock of laboratory supplies.
Monitors work-in-progress to ensure accomplishment is timely and in accordance with reasonable methods and standards.
Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.
Provides technical direction to laboratory technicians and student workers.

Performs other duties as assigned

PI115157125

Dartmouth College Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans or any other legally protected group. Position Information Position Title Research Assistant I Department PBS Position Number 1011920 Position Purpose To independently set up and monitor experiments in progress. Skills & Knowledge <ul> <li>Highly competent in several laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques as well as the equipment and instruments. Experience with histological and imaging procedures.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgement.</li> <li>Ability to manage laboratory inventory and records.</li> <li>Good organizational and time management skills.</li> <li>Editorial skills, and record of publications, for preparation of reports.</li> <li>Willingness to work with/be exposed to hazardous materials such as radioactive materials, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals.</li> <li>Knowledge of computers and software applications.</li> <li>Knowledge of standard computer software packages for data analysis and presentation, and on-line literature search engines, skilled hands, and good judgment.</li> <li>Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.</li> </ul> Minimum Experience <ul> <li>One year of relevant laboratory/research experience.</li> </ul> Minimum Education <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree with a major in one of the biological sciences or the equivalent.</li> </ul> SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position FLSA Non-Exempt Employment Category Regular Full Time Department Contact for Cover Letter Kyle Smith, Assistant Professor Special Instructions to Applicants This position is a 12-month term position. This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds. Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Key Accountabilities <table> <tr> <th>Key Accountabilities</th> <td>Research/Experiments <ul> <li>Independently sets up and monitors optogenetics and chemogenetics experiments in progress.</li> <li>Identifies, troubleshoots, and corrects or recommends solutions to problems associated with experimental design; methods, procedures, and techniques; or equipment and facilities.</li> <li>As necessary, develops and/or implements new or modified research methods, procedures, and techniques to meet the unique requirements of assigned research problems.</li> <li>Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.</li> </ul> Records <ul> <li>Maintains laboratory records or procedures.</li> <li>May assist in preparing laboratory reports.</li> <li>Records experimental data from research using graphs, logs, charts, and statistical summaries.</li> <li>May perform limited library research and reference work for background materials.</li> </ul> Data Collection/Preparation <ul> <li>Collects, analyzes, and interprets data resulting from experimentation.</li> <li>Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs.</li> </ul> Miscellaneous <ul> <li>Assists in the maintenance of transgenic rat colonies including weighing of animals, setting up pairs of animals for mating, and entering data into spreadsheets.</li> <li>Assists in surgical procedures on rats.</li> <li>Communicates respectfully with a diverse community.</li> </ul> Laboratory <ul> <li>Schedules and monitors utilization of laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies.</li> <li>Monitors equipment and instrument performance; obtains necessary maintenance and repair.</li> <li>Orders and maintains stock of laboratory supplies.</li> <li>Monitors work-in-progress to ensure accomplishment is timely and in accordance with reasonable methods and standards.</li> <li>Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.</li> <li>Provides technical direction to laboratory technicians and student workers.</li> </ul></td> </tr> <tr> <th>--</th> <td>Performs other duties as assigned</td> </tr> </table> <img src="https://analytics.click2apply.net/v/Kd8XoWcPLAQzSpG7iLODB"> PI115157125

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