Research Assistant III, Biotechnology at Dartmouth College in hanover, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Posting date:

01/31/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1128025

Position Title:

Research Assistant III, Biotechnology

Department this Position Reports to:

Thayer School of Engineering

Hiring Range Minimum:

$51,900

Hiring Range Maximum:

$63,300

SEIU Level:

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Location of Position:

Hanover, NH 03755
Thayer School of Engineering
14 Engineering Drive

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:

Research Assistants in the Ackerman Lab contribute to the understanding of immune responses by overseeing the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical research studies, while also ensuring that the laboratory operates at the highest level of quality. Successful candidates will have opportunities to perform cutting edge research that directly impacts human health and the success of clinical trials.


At the Dartmouth Antibody Lab, we have a small team committed to providing best in class antibody characterization and assessment in support of clinical trials across diverse disease states including HIV, Polio, Influenza, COVID-19, and much more. We use a combination of biophysical methodologies including flow cytometry and electrochemiluminescence to characterize antibody responses and then develop and implement correlational and predictive models which can be used to inform downstream clinical vaccine development or trial outcomes. A Research Assistant in our group will be trained to independently design and execute a suite of assays to gather relevant data, then analyze and report their findings. They will also be active members of a highly engaged, close-knit lab and contribute to lab operations.

Description:

Seeking a candidate with a Bachelors/Masters (major in one of the Biological/Chemical Sciences or the equivalent) to become a member of a collaborative group of researchers that biophysically characterize antibodies elicited during immunization or passive infusion using specialized techniques developed in the Ackerman lab. Working with researchers who are at the cutting edge of HIV/Polio/COVID-19 vaccine development, a qualified applicant will contribute to the development and understanding of vaccine responses by providing reliable data and analysis. Candidates must be organized, able to work independently, and have competence in basic laboratory procedures and techniques.


This is a full-time, 40 hours/week position.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree with a major in one of the Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or the equivalent.


• Five years of relevant research experience or the equivalent working in a laboratory.


• High competency in basic laboratory skills (pipetting, weighing, and recordkeeping).


• High competency in one or more of the following: robotic liquid handling, flow cytometry, protein chemistry, or analytical chemistry.


• Willingness to work with hazardous materials such as infectious materials, human and simian bodily fluids, and/or hazardous chemicals.


• Ability to lift a 50 pound container of reagent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree with a major in one of the Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or the equivalent.


• Ability to learn, develop, and apply new techniques.


• Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.


• Ability to train additional team members on laboratory and research procedures.


• Good organizational and time management skills.


• Editorial skills for preparation of reports.


• Knowledge of computers and software applications.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Professor Margaret Ackerman

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

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, 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.


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

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/61459

Description:

Research/Experiments

• Designs and executes laboratory experiments/tests independently, utilizing a range of established and novel methods, procedures, and techniques (e.g. robotics/automated liquid handling, flow cytometry, analytical chemistry, etc.).


• Engages with a group of diverse colleagues to accomplish team-based projects.


• Supports colleagues in the design and execution of their projects.


• Demonstrates time and project management that enables timely completion of multiple and distinct tasks.


• Identifies, troubleshoots, and corrects or recommends solutions to problems associated with experimental design, procedures, equipment, and facilities.


• Actively leads and participates in compliance (Good Clinical Laboratory Practices) and quality management activities on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.


• Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.


• As necessary, develops and/or implements new or modified research methods, procedures, and techniques to meet the unique requirements of assigned research problems.

Percentage Of Time:

60%

Description:

Data Collection/Preparation

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data resulting from experimentation.


• Performs literature searches to develop information of relevance to the research.


• Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as sequences, graphs, charts, etc. through the use of multiple software tools (e.g. Excel, Graphpad Prism, R).


• Participates in the preparation of reports and presentations of the research findings. Presents at laboratory meetings.


• Contributes to the preparation of scientific manuscripts by independently drafting text, preparing graphs, tables, and charts, etc.

Percentage Of Time:

40%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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