Research Assistant I

Dartmouth College•Hanover, NH

53d•$20 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

This new hire will work in a hybrid laboratory, contributing to our major experiments involving bacterial/fungal/host cell culturing, sample preparation and metabolic extraction, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) operation, and stable isotope labeling. The primary goal of these experiments is to understand the metabolic reprograming during the yeast-to-hyphae transition in the fungal pathogen Candida albicans. Additionally, the role will involve cross-lab collaborations using these technologies. The lab member will be expected to assist with GC-MS training and routine maintenance. Proficiency with computer software or computer use is not required (our hybrid lab environment offers opportunities to develop these quantitative skills!!)

Requirements

Bachelors plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Competence in learning 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 hazardous materials, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Experience with microbial pathogens, metabolomics, and mass spectrometry.

Responsibilities

Conducts laboratory experiments using a range of established methods, procedures, and techniques
Accomplishes necessary preparations of equipment and instrumentation for experiments
Adheres to established data quality control policies and procedures
Observes experiments while in progress and troubleshoot as necessary
Reconcile results that are disparate from anticipated findings and re-runs techniques as necessary
Notifies principal investigator of problems associated with experiments, measurements, or analyses
Maintains laboratory network and record tasks performed
Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods
Collects, analyzes, and summarizes experimental data
Prepares progress reports that effectively present findings through clear and accessible graphs, charts, tables, and statistical summaries
Contributes to the preparation of scientific manuscripts by preparing graphs, tables, and charts.
Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.
Responsible for laboratory maintenance, including ordering lab supplies, monitoring the performance of equipment and instruments, and coordinating maintenance and repairs as needed.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.