Research Assistant I (Kettenbach Lab)

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College invites applications for a Research Assistant I to join the Kettenbach Lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. This position supports proteomics research focused on phosphatases and cellular homeostasis.

Responsibilities include conducting experiments, data recording, and assisting in manuscript preparation, with occasional evenings or weekends as needed. This is a grant-funded, regular full-time onsite role in Lebanon, NH.

Responsibilities

• Conducts experiments by applying established methods and procedures.
• Sets up and assists with protocols under supervision; may lead simple experiments.
• Observes results, records activities, and troubleshoots problems.
• Reports results to investigators and assists with analysis.
• Maintains safety and documents new techniques.
• Instructs others and provides technical guidance as required.

Job description

Position Information

• Posting date: 09/22/2026
• Closing date:
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Position Number: 1129712
• Position Title: Research Assistant I (Kettenbach Lab)
• 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: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with flexibility for occasionally evenings or weekends as driven by the research needs.
• Location of Position: Lebanon, NH
• Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only
• Is this a term position?: No
• If yes, length of term in months.: N/A
• Is this a grant funded position?: Yes

Position Purpose

Seeking a Research Assistant I to support the laboratory of Dr. Arminja Kettenbach (Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology and Dartmouth Cancer Center). The Kettenbach lab focuses on the role that Phosphoprotein Phosphatases play in maintaining cellular homeostasis and how these processes go awry in diseases such as cancer. Furthermore, the lab uses and develops mass spectrometry-based proteomics and phosphoproteomics approaches.

Key Accountabilities

Experiments

• Conducts experiments by applying established methods and procedures.
• Sets up and assists with research protocols and experiments under the general guidance of the principal investigators and other senior investigators in the laboratory; may have primary responsibility for independently setting up, performing and trouble shooting less complex experiments.
• Observes experimental results in progress and maintains written records of activities and observations; applies past experience and precedents to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Anticipates unexpected findings and assists in troubleshooting techniques.
• Reconciles results that are disparate from anticipated findings; re-runs techniques as necessary.
• Reports experimental results to the principal investigator and other senior laboratory personnel and assists in their analysis.
• Collaborates with the Principal Investigator in investigating and developing modifications to techniques and documents all new techniques developed in the laboratory.
• Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.

Records

• Collects and analyzes data resulting from experimentation/testing.
• Summarizes results and prepares progress reports for oral presentation at laboratory meetings.
• Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, tables, statistical summaries, etc.
• Contributes to the preparation of scientific manuscripts by drafting portions of the text, preparing graphs, tables, and charts, etc.
• Conducts literature searches to assist in establishing new laboratory techniques.

Laboratory

• Accomplishes day-to-day care and housekeeping of laboratory.
• Assess the need for and orders all supplies and reagents needed for experiments.
• Assists in the maintenance of laboratory equipment and safety records, and in the preparation of routine reagents.
• Monitors laboratory equipment and instrument performance; obtains maintenance and repair as necessary.
• Maintains computerized records associated with laboratory activities.
• Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.

Miscellaneous

• May assist in the maintenance of transgenic mouse colonies including weighing of animals, setting up pairs of animals for mating, and entering data into computerized data bases.
• May assist in surgical procedures.

• 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.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87294

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Alicea Bursey

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-5221

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Dr. Arminja Kettenbach

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?

Preferred, but not required

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