Laboratory Manager

7 months ago

Blacksburg, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Description

The Hoyt and Langwig lab are searching for a research staff member to assist in general lab management and database maintenance and curation. The Langwig and Hoyt labs at Virginia Tech focus on the ecology and evolution of infectious disease. Both labs are housed at Steger Hall within the Fralin Life Sciences Institute. Primary essential duties will include (1) database management and curation including entering, error checking, and documentation of all data pipelines which include field, lab, instrument, and partner datasets (30%), (2) management of health and safety of the physical laboratory and ensuring compliance with institutional policies (20%), (3) assistance in day-to-day lab and field operations including ordering supplies, shipping packages, prepping sampling vials, making simple solutions, (20%) (4) assistance in permitting and reporting for animal care committees and wildlife agencies (20%).

Additional tasks dependent on the candidate may include (5) molecular biology skills for extracting and testing pathogen samples, and (6) culturing and maintenance of fungal isolates, and (7) assistance in field work (10%). There are considerable opportunities for independent project development, and skill development (including quantitative and computational skills if of interest).

Required Qualifications

1. Exceptional communication skills for communicating with diverse groups including environmental health and safety personnel, animal care technicians, veterinary staff, scientific supply companies, university support staff, and graduate and undergraduate students.
2. High-level organizational abilities including attention to detail, careful checking of work, and ability to write laboratory protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

1. M.S. or PhD in biology, microbiology, epidemiology, ecology, or a related field.
2. Previous experience working in a laboratory environment.

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience but within budget maximum

Review Date

July 15, 2024

Additional Information

Anticipated start date of August 2024 or earlier. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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