Laboratory Technician (Trace Elements)

Posting date:
06/20/2025

Closing date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Position Number:
1128494

Position Title:
Laboratory Technician (Trace Elements)

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 evenings or weekends as needed.

Location of Position:
Hanover, 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:
Under supervision, this position will prepare environmental and biological samples for analysis. Responsibilities include updating sample queue, verifying sample manifests, following sample preparation protocols, sample disposal, and managing undergraduate student workers.

Description:
Curious about Environmental contamination? How to measure it in air, water, and soil, and assess human exposure? Looking to grow your lab skills? The Trace Element Analysis Lab is an established lab serving the Dartmouth research community and other academic institutions across the US. This position would be a good fit for someone looking to build and grow their lab and instrumentation skills in a fast-paced environment .

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• General chemistry coursework
• Prior lab experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree
• Significant coursework in chemistry
• Management experience

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:
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Department Contact Phone Number:
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Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:
Dr. Brian Jackson

Department Contact's Phone Number:
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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.

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Key Accountabilities Description:
Laboratory:

• Prepares samples for analysis.
• Updates protocols as new sample types are acquired.

Percentage Of Time:
80%

Description:
Management:

• Manages and trains undergraduate student workers.
• Assigns daily tasks based on the sample queue.

Percentage Of Time:
20%

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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.