Research Assistant II
Company Name:
Dartmouth College
### Position Information
## Position Purpose
To help facilitate research in the van der Meer lab.
## Skills & Knowledge
Communicates respectfully with a diverse community.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.
Ability to use relevant design software packages such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Blender.
Competent in the safe and effective use of hand and power tools.
Willingness to work with/be exposed to hazardous materials such as radioactive materials, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals.
## Minimum Experience
3 years of relevant laboratory/research experience
## Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree with a major in one of the Biological Sciences or the equivalent.
## Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans or any other legally protected group.
## Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
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.
### Key Accountabilities
## Key Accountabilities
Research/Experiments
Designs, tests and assembles experimental hardware such as behavioral setups for rodents (mazes, operant boxes), and arrays of recording electrodes.
Based on training by the PI or other lab personnel, and with regular supervision, performs rodent experiments, including but not limited to behavioral training and recording of neural signals, as well as the associated construction and maintenance.
Identifies, troubleshoots, and corrects or recommends solutions to problems associated with experimental methods, procedures, and techniques; or equipment and facilities.
As necessary, develops and/or implements new or modified research methods, procedures, and techniques to meet the unique requirements of assigned research problems.
Assists in surgical procedures.
Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.
Records
Maintains laboratory records of procedures.
Applies sound data management procedures, such as following naming conventions and backing up acquired data to secure locations.
Position Title: Research Assistant II
Department: PBS
Position Number: 1012068
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Level: DRM A
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Department Contact for Cover Letter: Nancy TenneyEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Dartmouth College
### Position Information
## Position Purpose
To help facilitate research in the van der Meer lab.
## Skills & Knowledge
Communicates respectfully with a diverse community.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.
Ability to use relevant design software packages such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Blender.
Competent in the safe and effective use of hand and power tools.
Willingness to work with/be exposed to hazardous materials such as radioactive materials, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals.
## Minimum Experience
3 years of relevant laboratory/research experience
## Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree with a major in one of the Biological Sciences or the equivalent.
## Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans or any other legally protected group.
## Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
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.
### Key Accountabilities
## Key Accountabilities
Research/Experiments
Designs, tests and assembles experimental hardware such as behavioral setups for rodents (mazes, operant boxes), and arrays of recording electrodes.
Based on training by the PI or other lab personnel, and with regular supervision, performs rodent experiments, including but not limited to behavioral training and recording of neural signals, as well as the associated construction and maintenance.
Identifies, troubleshoots, and corrects or recommends solutions to problems associated with experimental methods, procedures, and techniques; or equipment and facilities.
As necessary, develops and/or implements new or modified research methods, procedures, and techniques to meet the unique requirements of assigned research problems.
Assists in surgical procedures.
Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.
Records
Maintains laboratory records of procedures.
Applies sound data management procedures, such as following naming conventions and backing up acquired data to secure locations.
Position Title: Research Assistant II
Department: PBS
Position Number: 1012068
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Level: DRM A
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Department Contact for Cover Letter: Nancy TenneyEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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