Laboratory Administration Lead

2 months 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. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic research environment focused on the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

  1. Management and curation of databases, ensuring accurate data entry, error verification, and thorough documentation across various data streams, including field, laboratory, and partner datasets (30%).
  2. Ensuring the health and safety protocols of the laboratory are upheld and compliance with institutional regulations is maintained (20%).
  3. Supporting daily laboratory and field operations, which includes procurement of supplies, logistics for shipping, preparation of sampling vials, and formulation of basic solutions (20%).
  4. Assisting with the permitting and reporting processes for animal care committees and wildlife management agencies (20%).

Additional responsibilities may include:

  1. Utilizing molecular biology techniques for the extraction and analysis of pathogen samples.
  2. Culture and maintenance of fungal isolates.
  3. Participation in fieldwork activities (10%).

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

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

  1. Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including environmental health and safety personnel, animal care technicians, and academic staff.
  2. Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to draft laboratory protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have:

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

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with experience and within budgetary constraints.

Additional Information

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

About the Commonwealth of Virginia

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes knowledge, discovery, and creativity. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our communities through innovative research and education.

The Commonwealth of Virginia does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants based on any protected status.


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