Zebrafish Molecular Lab Research Assistant II

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,637,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, invites applications for a Research Assistant II in the Walker Lab of the Department of Molecular and Systems Biology within the Geisel School of Medicine. The role supports zebrafish-based developmental research, employing microscopy and molecular biology techniques.

Required: Bachelor's degree with 2–3 years' experience or equivalent, strong molecular biology skills, and ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2–3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong molecular biology laboratory skills and experience with PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning
• Ability to work independently and manage laboratory records
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Editorial skills for preparation of reports

Responsibilities

• Conducts experiments by applying established methods and procedures.
• Works on an independent research project and/or assists lab members with experiments, depending on need and expertise.
• Designs, implements, analyzes, and interprets experiments under the general guidance of the PI and other investigators in the laboratory
• Trains lab members (undergraduates and rotation students) in techniques
• Maintains written records of activities and observations.
• Anticipates findings and troubleshoots techniques; re-runs methods as necessary.
• Meets regularly with the principal investigator.
• Assists in the preparation of grants, manuscripts, and poster/oral presentations.
• Collaborates with the PI in developing modifications to techniques and documents new methods.
• Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste disposal methods.
• Collects and analyzes data from experiments; summarizes results for reports and meetings; presents data visually.
• Prepares graphs, tables, and charts; contributes to scientific manuscripts or grant applications.
• Performs literature searches to help establish new laboratory techniques.
• Handles zebrafish care and maintenance; performs tissue collection and embryo collection.
• Uses PCR and molecular cloning to identify mutations and maintain zebrafish stocks.

Skills

Molecular biology

Independent work

Inventory management

Time management

Scientific writing

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Cloning

Immunohistochemistry

In situ hybridization

Microscopy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Cloning

Immunohistochemistry

In situ

Microscopy

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Job description

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, invites applications for a Research Assistant II in the Walker Lab of the Department of Molecular and Systems Biology within the Geisel School of Medicine. The role supports zebrafish-based developmental research, employing microscopy and molecular biology techniques.

Required: Bachelor's degree with 2–3 years' experience or equivalent, strong molecular biology skills, and ability to work independently.