Molecular Ecology Lab Manager
Company: Virginia Tech
Location: Blacksburg
Posted on: January 3, 2026
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Job Description:
The Rogers Lab 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 •
Bachelors or Masters 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 Hours per week 40
Additional Information 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
inclusive community 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 undergraduate colleges, a school of
medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and
Honors College. The university has a significant presence across
Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area,
the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in
Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and
research institutes. A leading global research institution,
Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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