Biomedical Lab Technician - Orthopedic Implant Research

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH is seeking a Lab Technician (temporary full-time) to support a laboratory analyzing retrieved orthopedic implants and participate in NIH-funded research projects. The role emphasizes careful documentation, safety, and collaboration within a research team.

The position is entry-level, requiring a high school diploma and strong attention to detail. Proficiency with basic computer software is expected, with responsibilities including data recording and laboratory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Careful attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, thorough record-keeping.
• Ability to follow established protocols precisely and to ask questions when instructions are unclear.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and to adhering to Dartmouth EHS regulations and good documentation practices.
• Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively as part of a research team.
• Basic quantitative and computer skills sufficient to record, organize, and present data.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects.

Responsibilities

• Conducts specified laboratory experiments and tests on retrieved orthopedic implants using established methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Accomplishes necessary preparation and setup of equipment and instrumentation for experiments.
• Adheres to established quality control policies and procedures to ensure the reliability and integrity of data.
• Observes experiments in progress, records observations accurately, and troubleshoots routine issues as they arise.
• Notifies the Sr. Engineer of problems associated with experiments, measurements, or analyses.
• Maintains a complete and legible laboratory notebook, recording all tasks performed.
• Adheres to laboratory safety requirements, including general safety and chemical/hazardous-waste handling and disposal methods.

Job description

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH is seeking a Lab Technician (temporary full-time) to support a laboratory analyzing retrieved orthopedic implants and participate in NIH-funded research projects. The role emphasizes careful documentation, safety, and collaboration within a research team.

The position is entry-level, requiring a high school diploma and strong attention to detail. Proficiency with basic computer software is expected, with responsibilities including data recording and laboratory