Research Assistant I - O'Neill Lab

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Mar 19, 2025

Position Information

Posting date	03/19/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1129277
Position Title	Research Assistant I - O'Neill Lab
Hiring Range Minimum	$21.00/hr.
Hiring Range Maximum	$23.00/hr.
Union Type	Not a Union Position
SEIU Level	Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time w/end date
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule
Location of Position	Hanover, NH Moore Hall, 3 Maynard Street
Remote Work Eligibility?	Onsite only
Is this a term position?	Yes
If yes, length of term in months.	12 with possible extension
Is this a grant funded position?	Yes
Position Purpose	The O'Neill lab at Dartmouth College's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is seeking a motivatedResearch Assistant to assist with the research and operation of the lab. The position will allow the candidate to gain proficiency in a dynamic, collaborative research environment, assisting in investigating the neuronal circuits that process aversive and appetitive experiences in rodents. Ideal start date will be May 2025.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	Education Bachelor's degree with a major in a relevant discipline (for instance, Neuroscience, Psychology, Biological Sciences) by the time of the start date. Experience Two years of laboratory/research experience in neuroscience or a related field, undergraduate research experience sufficient Skills and Knowledge Impeccable organizational skills to manage laboratory inventory and records. Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others in a team setting. Ability to learn quickly from direct mentoring, observation, and self-reflection. Competent in laboratory methods, procedures and techniques related to behavioral, neural recording in rodents and/or molecular neuroscience. Experience with ImageJ, MATLAB, Python, and Arduino with programming experience in any and all of the above are strongly preferred. Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment. Good time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Prior experience in rodent wet labs, rodent handling and rodent surgery is desirable but not required. Prior experience in performing tissue histology and antibody staining is desirable but not required.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Elizabeth Ritter
Department Contact Phone Number	Elizabeth.Ritter@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Pia O'Neill, Assistant Professor
Department Contact's Phone Number	Pia.O'Neill@dartmouth.edu
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, 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?	Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds. This position is a 12-month term position. 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/78191

Key Accountabilities

Description

Research/Experiments

Performs rodent experiments, including but not limited to: stereotaxic surgery, behavioral experiments, recording of neural signals, and tissue processing.
Constructs electrodes and prepares optical fibers for neural recording and stimulation.
Processes collected data using established analysis pipelines.
Identifies, troubleshoots, and corrects or recommends solutions to problems associated with methods, procedures, and techniques; or equipment and facilities.
Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.
Maintains detailed and accurate laboratory records.
Collects and analyzes data from performed experiments.
Prepares graphs and presentations to display analyzed results.

Percentage Of Time

Description	Laboratory Management Assists in onboarding and training laboratory personnel Manages stock levels of lab consumables and helps organize lab space. Monitors equipment and obtains necessary maintenance and repair. Maintains mouse colonies including mating, weaning, and genotyping, while keeping careful records and entering data into spreadsheets.
Percentage Of Time	30

Description	Records and protocol management Maintains laboratory records of procedures. Applies rigorous data management procedures, such as following naming conventions and backing up acquired data to secure locations. Assists in managing lab protocols.
Percentage Of Time	10

--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned.