Orthopedic Lab Technician — Research & Data

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH seeks a Lab Technician I to support a lab analyzing retrieved orthopedic implants. Working under supervision, you perform routine experiments, record data, and help maintain safety and documentation practices.

This entry-level, one-year term position emphasizes careful observation, data recording, and teamwork, with a focus on quality control and contributing to NIH-funded research and industry collaborations. Proficiency with common computer software is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow established protocols precisely and to ask questions when instructions are unclear.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and to adhering to EHS regulations and good documentation practices.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic quantitative and computer skills to record, organize, and present data.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects.

Responsibilities

• Conducts laboratory experiments and tests on retrieved orthopedic implants using established methods.
• Prepares equipment and instrumentation for experiments.
• Maintains a complete and legible laboratory notebook.
• Observes experiments, records findings, and troubleshoots routine issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or 1–2 years lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH seeks a Lab Technician I to support a lab analyzing retrieved orthopedic implants. Working under supervision, you perform routine experiments, record data, and help maintain safety and documentation practices.

This entry-level, one-year term position emphasizes careful observation, data recording, and teamwork, with a focus on quality control and contributing to NIH-funded research and industry collaborations. Proficiency with common computer software is required.