Laboratory Technician III (Rosato Lab)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks a Laboratory Technician III to support the Rosato lab's research on T cells in nervous tissue. You will conduct experiments and manage mouse colonies while ensuring daily laboratory operations run smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have an associates degree in biological science or related field, possess strong organizational skills, and demonstrate an ability to work respectfully in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with at least one year of relevant lab experience.
• Willingness to work with mice and infectious agents.
• Accurate lab notebook maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and housekeeping of the laboratory.
• Genotype mouse strains by PCR and phenotype by flow cytometry.
• Design and execute experiments under guidance of PI.

Skills

Basic laboratory skills

Good judgment

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Associates degree in biological science or related field

Bachelors degree or equivalent education

Tools

Excel

Prism

FloJo

ImageJ

Job description

Position Title

Laboratory Technician III (Rosato Lab) – Lebanon, NH.

Overview

The Rosato lab studies the function and regulation of T cells, especially in nervous tissue. The successful candidate will conduct experiments, manage mouse colonies, and perform daily laboratory operations under guidance from the Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Management (50%)
  • Daily operations and housekeeping of the laboratory.
  • Order laboratory supplies and monitor equipment performance.
  • Maintain computerized records and instruct others in laboratory methods.
  • Present data at lab and departmental meetings.
• Mouse Husbandry (30%)
  • Manage Skorput and Rosato mouse colonies.
  • Genotype mouse strains by PCR and phenotype by flow cytometry.
  • Wean mice, monitor breeding, and maintain accurate databases.
• Experiments (20%)
  • Design and execute experiments (e.g., flow cytometry, microscopy) under guidance of PI.
  • Prepare equipment, specimens, and troubleshoot as necessary.
  • Record observations, reconcile results, and notify the PI of any issues.
  • Maintain laboratory notebooks and adhere to safety requirements.
  • Collect, analyze, and present data using graphs, charts, and statistical summaries.
• Miscellaneous
  • Communicate respectfully with a diverse community and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in biological science or related field with at least one year of relevant lab experience, or a Bachelors degree, or equivalent education and experience.
• Basic laboratory skills: molarity/dilution calculations, solution formulation, protocol adherence, willingness to work with mice and infectious agents.
• Good judgment, organizational, time‑management skills.
• Accurate lab notebook maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS in biological science or related field.
• Experience conducting literature searches and reporting on field developments.
• Knowledge of software applications such as Excel, Prism, FloJo, and ImageJ.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.