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:
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
Hours per week: 40
Review Date: 9/22/25
Additional Information: The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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