Laboratory Technician III.

Posted 09/16/2026. Location: Lebanon, NH DHMC WTRB 3. Part‑time, 20 hours/week, 12 months/year. Grant‑funded position.

About the role

This motivated, key contributor will work in an interdisciplinary environment to plan and perform experiments requiring knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics. The position involves setting up and conducting assays, analyses, basic cell culture work, treatment response time courses, and recombinant DNA technology, as well as assisting with lab maintenance, supply restocking, cell culture stock maintenance, and inventory record‑keeping. Proficiency with computer software and general computer use is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specified laboratory experiments/tests using established methods (e.g., genome‑wide expression analysis, molecular biology and cell biology techniques).
• Prepare equipment and instrumentation for experiments.
• Adhere to quality control policies to ensure data reliability.
• Monitor experiments, record observations, troubleshoot, and re‑run techniques when needed.
• Notify the principal investigator of experimental problems and suggest methodological changes.
• Maintain laboratory notebook documenting tasks performed.
• Follow laboratory safety requirements, including chemical/hazardous waste disposal.
• Collect and analyze experimental data; prepare graphs, charts, tables, and statistical summaries for the principal investigator.
• Contribute to scientific manuscript preparation by creating visual data representations.
• Perform literature searches to interpret results and stay current on methods.
• Perform day‑to‑day lab housekeeping: washing dishes, restocking, inventory, organizing freezers/fridges, cleaning spaces, maintaining cell culture room, autoclave waste.
• Check, calibrate, and maintain equipment; perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain digital and print records of laboratory activities.
• Instruct others in laboratory methods and provide technical guidance.
• Uphold laboratory safety and Dartmouth EHS regulations; maintain good documentation practices.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and positive working relationships with staff, co‑workers, and students.
• Be self‑motivated, engage proactively with team members, and contribute to a supportive lab environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2‑3 years of relevant laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to three years of specific experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, cell biology, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with molecular biology and cell culture methods, procedures, and techniques.

Pay

Hiring range: $19.00 – $21.75 per hour.