Job description
Position Purpose
To work with a multidisciplinary research team to advance a research portfolio with a global reach. The Space Medicine Innovations Lab’s current areas of research are:
- Assessing brain function using the brain’s auditory system in people with various conditions (HIV, Zika, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s)
- Developing and accessing new audiological tests both in the US and the developing world
- Testing and developing self-directed autonomous interactive media based behavioral health tools and virtual reality for use in isolated and confined environments (e.g. Antarctic stations)
- Use of hyperbaric oxygen for research and clinical applications
- Other technology/science projects for NASA/Department of Defense
Individual will be performing studies, collecting data, analyzing results, and communicating with international partners. The successful candidate will be self-directed and have the ability to learn new skills, troubleshoot problems, work with a wide range of people, and work on multiple projects.
Description
Seeking an individual with a Bachelor’s degree with a relevant scientific or engineering major and two years of relevant laboratory/research experience to work in our Space Medicine Innovations laboratory. Applicants must be competent in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and have the ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment. Applicants should be self-directed and have good organizational and time management skills. Knowledge of computers and software applications including Office, Endnote, Matlab and other standard computer software required. Familiarity with MySQL Javascript, HTML, and PHP is desired; experience preferred.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the Biological Sciences or the equivalent
Experience:
- Three years of relevant laboratory/ research experience.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Competence in laboratory methods, procedures and techniques.
- Experience in auditory and cognitive testing
- Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.
- Self-directed individual who has good organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of computers and software applications including Office, and Endnote, MATLAB and online search engines.
- Ability to manage laboratory inventory and records.
- Editorial skills for preparation of reports.
- Working knowledge of IRB approvals and regulatory requirements for working with human subjects.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building and designing REDCap projects.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Alicea Bursey, cc: Nicole Constantineau
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Dr. Jay Buckey
Department Contact's Phone Number
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, 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
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
Notes:
- This posting is simultaneously being posted with an RAI (1126952), only one role will be hired.
- This position is supported by competitive awards. Changes in such funding can result in a need to reduce the number employed, or the proportion of effort, with as little as 30 days’ notice.
- Worksite is located on the Dartmouth/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Lebanon, NH campus. There is a strict no-smoking policy on this campus.
- New employee may be required to complete an Immunization Review and obtain needed immunizations (at no cost to employee).
- New employee will be required to attend Dartmouth College orientation.
- New employee will be required to participate in biosafety training and other institution- or department-required training modules.
Key Accountabilities
Description
Research/Experiments:
- Independently sets up and assists with research protocols and experiments under the general guidance of the principal investigators and other senior investigators in the laboratory in the areas of human physiology and psychology
- Identifies, troubleshoots, and corrects or recommends solutions to problems associated with experimental design, methods, procedures, techniques, equipment or facilities.
- Recruits subjects, leads informed consent discussions, tests human subjects.
- Observes experimental results in progress and maintains written records of activities and observations; applies past experience to identify and troubleshoot problems. Anticipates unexpected findings and assists in troubleshooting
- Conducts auditory, electrophysiological, and cognitive testing.
- Reports experimental results to the principal investigator and other senior laboratory personnel and assists in their analysis.
- As necessary, develops and/or implements new or modified research methods, procedures, and techniques to meet the unique requirements of assigned research problems.
- Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety
- May help with experiments with swine or mice.
Percentage Of Time
40%
Description
Records
- Collects and analyzes data using Microsoft Office, MATLAB, and other programs
- Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, tables, statistical summaries, and contributes to the preparation of scientific manuscripts.
- Checks data quality from off-campus research sites. Prepares data summaries and reports and conducts data review meetings.
- Conducts literature searches to assist in establishing new laboratory techniques.
- Completes IRB submissions, manages subject’s records, and completes regulatory paperwork.
- Tracks IRB approvals at domestic and international study sites.
- Completes IACUC applications
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Technical
- Sets up and learns how to use equipment and software as needed
- Independently troubleshoots equipment and software problems
- Designs and builds REDCap projects and trains and oversees creation of REDCap projects in lab
- Conducts grammatical review of grant applications and assists with ancillary documents.
Percentage Of Time
35%
Description
Laboratory
- Accomplishes day-to-day care and housekeeping of laboratory including ordering supplies, including maintaining computerized records associated with laboratory activities
- Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.
- Assists with coordination with off-campus study sites.
- Orders and maintains stock of laboratory supplies for both internal and international sites.
- Supervises and provides technical direction to student workers.
- Monitors work in progress to ensure accomplishment is timely and in accordance with reasonable methods and standards.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Animals
- May assist in the maintenance of mice, rats or swine including weighing of animals, physiological measurements, and entering data into computerized data bases.
- May assist in animal experiments that involve hyper- or hypo-baric exposures in the hypo/hyperbaric chamber
Percentage Of Time
5%
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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
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