"Molecular Ecology Lab Manager"

Job Description

The Rogers Lab (www.haldre.org) in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Tech is hiring a Molecular Ecology Lab Manager. Based in Blacksburg, VA, this full-time position is ideal for someone with strong molecular and project management skills who wants to support conservation-focused ecological research.

We study how invasive species and vertebrate loss reshape ecological communities. Our molecular ecology research uses DNA metabarcoding and environmental DNA (eDNA) to track food webs, seed dispersal, and pollination networks in the Mariana Islands. The lab manager will play a central role in generating high-quality molecular data and supporting a busy, multi-project lab.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field
• Experience with DNA extraction and PCR in a molecular biology research lab

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing libraries for high-throughput sequencing (e.g., Illumina)
• Experience analyzing environmental DNA (eDNA) or metabarcoding data
• Experience mentoring or supervising undergraduate researchers
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Competitive Salary

Hours per week

40

Review Date

10/6/25

Additional Information

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