Laboratory Technician III - Hanover, United States - Dartmouth College

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Position Title Laboratory Technician III Department Chemistry Position Number Hiring Range Minimum $19/hr Hiring Range Maximum $21.75/hr Location of Position

Hanover, NH 03755

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The Pellegrini Lab at Dartmouth is hiring a laboratory technician. The technician will join a research team ) interested in employing structural biology and rational approaches to design new therapies targeting the NF-κB pathway. The team uses biochemical, cell biology and biophysical methods with a strong emphasis on biomolecular NMR and X-ray crystallography. The NIH-funded short-term position is available immediately (8 months), renewable depending on grant funding.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with a major in in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics or the equivalent.
• Some relevant laboratory or science experience.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures and equipment, e.g. buffer preparation, UV spectrophotometer, basic E. Coli culture.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Well organized and conscientious.
• Knowledge of computers and software applications.
• Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and curiosity about science.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Solid quantitative reasoning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in the Pellegrini Lab is considered.
• Previous work in protein expression and purification and/or structural biology.
• Experience with spectroscopic techniques, e.g. fluorescence, circular dichroism, NMR spectroscopy.
• The ideal candidate is one who seeks professional development as a scientist and is therefore interested in developing new technical and critical thinking skills.

FLSA Non-Exempt Employment Category Temporary Full Time Schedule

Fully onsite

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Department Contact Phone Number Department Contact for Cover Letter Maria Pellegrini, Research Professor Contact's Phone Number 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, 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.

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Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities

Experiments - 80%

• 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 troubleshooting, 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.
• Analyze data, interpret results.
• Collaborate with team members and assist in the design of experiments.
• Reports experimental results to the principal investigator and other senior laboratory personnel and assists in their analysis.
• Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.
• Conducts specified laboratory experiments/tests, utilizing a range of established methods, procedures, and techniques. For example, protein expression and purification, cell culture, experiments related to protein-protein interactions using techniques such as X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, and biochemical and biophysical assays.
• Maintains laboratory notebook recording tasks performed.
• Accomplishes necessary preparations to include equipment and instrumentation set-up, specimen preparation, etc.
• Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.

Records - 10%

• 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 - 5%

• Accomplishes day-to-day care and housekeeping of laboratory.
• Orders laboratory supplies as needed.
• 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 - 5%

• May assist in mammalian cell experiments.
• Communicates respectfully with a diverse community.

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

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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