Gnotobiotic Research Assistant I

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a Gnotobiotic Research Assistant I to assist in daily care of gnotobiotic animals and facilities. The role requires handling animals, maintaining logs, and contributing to experimental workflows.

Responsibilities include laboratory experiments, data visualization, and collaboration with the research team. Strong organizational skills and independence are important; position is regular full-time with standard 40-hour weeks and flexibility for experiments.

Qualifications

• Bachelors plus 1-2 years of laboratory experience.
• Competence in several laboratory methods and equipment; ability to work independently with good judgment and time management.
• Willingness to work with animals.
• Knowledge of data analysis software and online literature search engines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab experiments using established methods and record observations.
• Prepare data representations and summarize results for reports and presentations.
• Instruct others in lab methods and maintain computerized records of activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and arrange for repairs as needed.
• Assist in animal research including mouse colony maintenance and data entry.

Skills

Lab techniques

Animal work

Data analysis software

Education

Bachelors + 1-2y exp

Job description

Position Information

Posting date 08/06/2026

Closing date

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1128680

Position Title Gnotobiotic Research Assistant I

Hiring Range Minimum $20.00

Hiring Range Maximum $23.00

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 Primarily standard business hours, but requires flexibility for experiment schedules.

Location of Position Lebanon, NH 1 Medical Center Drive

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

Length of term in months na

Is this a grant funded position? Yes

Position Purpose The Gnotobiotic Research Assistant is responsible for the daily care of Gnotobiotic research animals and facility, that require unique skillsets or highly specialized oversight and housing.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Competence in several laboratory methods, procedures and techniques as well as the equipment and instruments. Ability to work independently with good judgment and good organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work with animals .
• Knowledge of standard computer software packages for data analysis and presentation, and on-line literature search engines

Preferred Qualifications

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Ben Ross

Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-5388

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Ben Ross

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check 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, conduct review, 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.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/86758

Key Accountabilities

• Conducts laboratory experiments/tests, utilizing a range of established methods, procedures, and techniques with necessary preparations, observes experiment, records observations and maintains laboratory notebook. 20%
• Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, tables, statistical summaries, etc. Analyzes data resulting from experimentation/testing. Summarizes results and prepares progress reports for oral presentation. 20%
• Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required. Maintains computerized records associated with laboratory activities. 20%
• Laboratory maintenance including ordering; monitors laboratory equipment and instrument performance; obtains maintenance and repair as necessary. 20%
• Assist in animal research; including maintenance of mouse colonies, injections, breeding, in vivo assays and entering data into computerized databases. 20%

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned.