Research Assistant II

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 01/29/2026

Closing date Open Until Filled

Position Number 1129520

Position Title Research Assistant II

Hiring Range Minimum $22.00

Hiring Range Maximum $26.40

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

Location of Position Lebanon, NH

Leib Lab – Dartmouth Hitchcock

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months. na

Is this a grant funded position? Yes

Position Purpose

To set up and conduct a variety of laboratory tests and experiments in support of research studies directed at Xnew ARPAh-funded APECx vaccine project using artificial intelligence to design vaccines against HSV by applying established methods, procedures, and techniques.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities 3 years of relevant lab/research 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/be exposed to hazardous materials such as radioactive materials, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals. Knowledge of computers and software applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Dr. Audra Charron /Dr. David Leib

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Dr. Audra Charron /Dr. David Leib

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.

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Key Accountabilities

• 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.

Description

• Conducts laboratory experiments/tests, utilizing a range of established methods, procedures, and techniques with necessary preparations, observes experiment, records observations and maintains laboratory notebook.
• Percentage Of Time 70

Description

• 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.
• Percentage Of Time 15

Description

• Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required. Maintains computerized records associated with laboratory activities.
• Percentage Of Time 10

Description

• May assist in animal research; including maintenance of mouse colonies, injections, breeding, in vivo assays and entering data into computerized databases.
• Percentage Of Time 5