Laboratory Operations Supervisor

1 week ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Overview

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Laboratory Manager. This role involves overseeing essential laboratory functions and maintaining comprehensive databases. Our focus is on the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases, and the successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Laboratory Manager will include:

  1. Managing and curating databases, ensuring accurate data entry, error checking, and thorough documentation of all data streams, including field, laboratory, instrument, and partner datasets (30%).
  2. Ensuring the health and safety of the laboratory environment while adhering to institutional policies (20%).
  3. Assisting with daily laboratory and field operations, which includes ordering supplies, preparing sampling vials, and making simple solutions (20%).
  4. Supporting the permitting and reporting processes for animal care committees and wildlife agencies (20%).

Additional responsibilities may include:

  1. Utilizing molecular biology techniques for pathogen sample extraction and testing.
  2. Maintaining and culturing fungal isolates.
  3. Participating in fieldwork activities (10%).

This position offers substantial opportunities for independent project development and skill enhancement, particularly in quantitative and computational areas if desired.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

  1. Outstanding communication skills for effective interaction with diverse groups, including environmental health and safety personnel, animal care technicians, and university support staff.
  2. Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail, ensuring meticulous work and the ability to develop laboratory protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have:

  1. A Master’s or PhD in biology, microbiology, epidemiology, ecology, or a related discipline.
  2. Prior experience in a laboratory setting.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with experience, within budgetary constraints.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will undergo a criminal conviction check as part of the hiring process.

About the Commonwealth of Virginia

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We do not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants based on various protected characteristics. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all individuals.



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