Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

04/28/2023

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1127188

Position Title

Research Assistant II

Department this Position Reports to

Molecular and Systems Biology

Hiring Range Minimum

$20.53/hr

Hiring Range Maximum

$25.03/hr

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

Hanover, NH 03755
Aquatics Facility
Vail Building

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 oversee the newly constructed aquatics facility, by independently providing care of zebrafish in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with established federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines, and policies on the use of laboratory animals in the conduct of biomedical research. To perform daily feeding and maintenance tasks, troubleshooting and solving any problems that may arise. To provide support to research investigations and provide leadership and training to other technical staff and laboratory members. When appropriate, to assist in experiments to recover lines, genotype, and generate transgenic animals by applying established methods, procedures, and techniques in support of research studies directed at understanding zebrafish neural development and behavior.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelor's degree

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

* Three years’ relevant work experience.
* Ability to work independently with good judgment.
* Responsible and reliable.
* Adept at troubleshooting and problem solving.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Must be capable of lifting and carrying equipment or tanks weighing up to 50 lbs.
* Ability to work weekend and holiday schedules if needed.
* Ability to follow and apply procedures for the care and handling of laboratory animals.
* Ability to instruct and mentor other users of the facility.
* Knowledge of computers and software applications.
* Willingness to work with/be exposed to hazardous materials such as hazardous chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications

* Some relevant laboratory or science experience.
* Bachelor’s degree with a major in biology preferred.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Cheryl Bush

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-5243

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Marnie Halpern

Department Contact's Phone Number

603-646-5243

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.

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.

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


Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/68235

Key Accountabilities

Description

Facility/Habitat Maintenance

• Manager of the fish facility. Responsible for effective operations and trouble-shooting problems.
• Independently oversees maintenance and repairs (contacts appropriate vendors for guidance and ensures that repairs occur in a timely way).
• Interfaces with building management and outside vendors to arrange for regular maintenance and/or repairs.
• Cleans tanks and system components, nets and mating tanks, utilizing a washer or other approved methods.
• Has complete knowledge of all aspects of the recirculating water and filtration systems, monitors water quality daily and adjusts parameters as needed to fish life support units.
• Updates daily log of system parameters (e.g., pH, temperature, conductivity, light:dark cycles) and equipment maintenance logs Performs light maintenance of the facilities such as replacement of particle filters, UV bulbs, preventive maintenance of washers; emptying waste baskets and floor cleaning.
• Decontaminates areas (sinks, bench tops, microscopes) as needed.

Percentage Of Time

15

Description

Animal Care

• Handles and cares for zebrafish lines on a daily basis following established operating procedures.
• Observes and maintains an awareness of the physical needs of the animals and of their condition.
• Maintains shared wild-type lines and some genetic and transgenic lines.
• Sets up matings, collects and sorts embryos, and monitors the growth and survival of larvae and juveniles.
• Assesses and reports changes in condition of animals.
• Collaborates with Technologist/Veterinarian in designing a treatment plan, implements plan, and evaluates its effectiveness.
• Communicates with the principal investigators and their technical staff concerning the status of their research animals.
• Euthanizes animals as needed.
• Prepares embryos for shipping to other laboratories.

Percentage Of Time

50

Description

Administrative

• Has mastery of zebrafish inventory database, updates records and performs routine tank walks to confirm accuracy.
• Keeps zebrafish facility well-equipped by monitoring use of consumable supplies and non-consumable equipment. Orders food, filters, nets and other consumables as needed.
• Receives and properly stores food and supplies.

Percentage Of Time

5

Description

Research Support

• Orders all laboratory supplies as needed.
• Monitors laboratory equipment and instrument performance; obtains maintenance and repair as necessary.
• Maintains computerized records associated with laboratory activities.
• Provides general technical assistance in support of the research team.
• Time-permitting, assists in laboratory experiments/tests, utilizing a range of established methods, procedures, and techniques (e.g., PCR genotyping, RNA injections into embryos, fluorescence microscopy).
• Maintains laboratory notebook/data sheets to record tasks performed.
• Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.
• Ensures adherence to IACUC protocol and provides reports and updates for IACUC reporting.

Percentage Of Time

15

Description

Leadership and Mentoring

• Supervises and trains part-time laboratory aide and work study students
• Serves as a training mentor for all new employees and lab members for fish handling.
• Serves as a team leader for zebrafish facility and/or on weekends.
• Instructs all users of the aquatics facility on correct practices, and provides feedback on errors or non-compliance.

Percentage Of Time

15

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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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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Additional Document #1