Dartmouth College Looking for Laboratory Technician I Full Time

Posting date
05/22/2022

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Number
1126928

Department this Position Reports to
Biological Sciences

Hiring Range Minimum
$16.00/hr

Hiring Range Maximum
$17.00/hr

SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Employment Category
Regular Part Time

Scheduled Months per Year
12

Scheduled Hours per Week
20

Schedule

To be determined

Location of Position

Life Sciences Center, 78 College St, Hanover, NH 03755

Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only

Is this a term position?
No

Is this a grant funded position?
Yes

Position Purpose

To provide laboratory support for research that utilizes fruit flies to study the regulation of chromosome segregation during meiosis.

Required Qualifications – Education and Yrs Exp
High School or equivalency

Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Experience

• Experience working in a laboratory is desirable but not required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent hand/eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Well organized and ability to follow directions.
• Good time management skills.
• Willingness and ability to deal with repetitive tasks.
• Basic computer skills.
• Familiarity with Filemaker software would be an advantage.
• May be exposed to the hazards of handling bio-hazardous materials and to the possibility of cuts and burns.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Sharon Bickel, Professor

Talent Acquisition Consultant
Matt Browne

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
This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.

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 may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion delaying your start date or rescinding its offer of employment.

Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/63232

Description

Laboratory/Experiment Support

• Maintains the 18ºC stock collection for the laboratory (>2000 vials/month).
• On a weekly basis, prepares fly stock bottles to be used by laboratory personnel.
• Manages fly food ordering for the laboratory.
• Manages fly stock inventory and records.
• Follows established safety procedures

Percentage Of Time
70%

Description

Laboratory Supplies

• Maintains stock of laboratory supplies.
• Orders laboratory items and reagents as required.
• Maintains ordering inventory.
• Performs general laboratory maintenance as required.

Percentage Of Time
10%

Description

Maintenance

• Cleans and maintains fly incubators as needed.
• Cleans glassware.
• Uses standard wet and dry sterilization techniques to maintain working inventory of sterile glassware and plastics.
• Checks laboratory areas daily for cleanliness, e.g. preparation areas, storage areas, and general work areas, and ensures appropriate level of hygiene for each area.

Percentage Of Time
15%

Description

Miscellaneous

• Communicates respectfully with a diverse community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time
5%
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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.