Laboratory Technician III (Rosato Lab)

Dartmouth College


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position Information

Posting date 06/15/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1128425
Position Title Laboratory Technician III (Rosato Lab)
Hiring Range Minimum $19.00
Hiring Range Maximum $21.75
Union Type Not a Union Position
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
Monday – Friday; 8am – 5pm with flexibility for occasional weekends or evenings.
Location of Position
Lebanon, NH
Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months. N/A
Is this a grant funded position? Yes
Position Purpose
The Rosato lab studies the function and regulation of T cells in distinct tissue environments, with an emphasis on nervous tissue, to be able to contextualize their role in health and disease. And the potential to study how environmental influences drive activity dependent maturation of the nervous and immune systems throughout life. The successful candidate will conduct tests and experiments under guidance from the Principal Investigator and lab members as defined in the lab’s research protocols. Responsibilities will include daily laboratory operations, mouse husbandry and tissue collection, designing and executing experiments, applying established methods, procedures, and techniques.
Description
Required Qualifications – education and Yrs Exp Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Experience:
  • Associates degree with a major in biological science or related field or equivalent and one year of relevant lab or science experience. Or Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Basic laboratory skills:
  • Molarity/dilution calculations, accurate solution formulation, ability to understand and follow basic laboratory protocols independently, willingness to work with mice and infectious agents.
  • Good judgment and good organizational and time management skills.
  • Maintenance of accurate lab notebooks
Preferred Qualifications
  • BA/BS in a biological science or related field or equivalent.
  • Conducts literature searches and reports on current state of specific aspects of the field related to independent work.
  • Knowledge of computers and software applications (Excel, Prism, FloJo, ImageJ)
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Alicea Bursey
Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-5221
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Dr. Pamela Rosato
Department Contact’s Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all.
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.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Preferred, but not required
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/86124
Key Accountabilities

Description
Laboratory management:
  • Accomplishes daily operations and housekeeping of the 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.
  • Presents data at lab and departmental meetings.
Percentage Of Time 50%
Description
Mouse husbandry:
  • Manages Skorput lab mouse colony and assists in the management of Rosato lab mouse colony
  • Genotyping mouse strains by PCR
  • Phenotyping mouse strains by flow cytometry
  • Weaning mice
  • Managing accurate databases
  • Monitoring mouse breeding
Percentage Of Time 30%
Description
Experiments:
  • Under guidance from the PI and senior lab members conducts and assists with specified laboratory experiments, utilizing a range of established methods, procedures, and techniques; e.g., flow cytometry and microscopy.
  • Under guidance of PI or senior lab members, accomplishes necessary preparations to include equipment and instrumentation set-up, specimen preparation, etc.
  • Observes experiments while in progress; records observations; troubleshoots as necessary.
  • Reconciles results that are disparate from anticipated findings; re-runs techniques as necessary.
  • Notifies principal investigator of problems associated with experiments, measurements, or analyses and suggests changes to methods, procedures, or techniques as appropriate.
  • Maintains laboratory notebook recording tasks performed.
  • Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.
  • Collects and analyzes data resulting from experimentation/testing and presents findings to Principal Investigator.
  • Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, tables, statistical summaries, etc.
Percentage Of Time 20%
Description
Miscellaneous:
  • Communicates respectfully with a diverse community.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Percentage Of Time
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— Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
— Performs other duties as assigned.

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, 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 underrepresented groups are encouraged.

 

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