Laboratory Manager

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Work type:Staff
Senior management: College of Science
Department: Biological Sciences
Location:Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories:Research / Scientific

Job Description

The Vargas-Muñiz Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech seeks a full-time laboratory Manager. The laboratory Manager will support existing projects related to the human pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus and the marine yeast Hortaea werneckii. This full-time laboratory manager is responsible for the following: (i) assisting with the day-to-day operation of the lab; (ii) preparing media and solutions; (iii) ordering research supplies; (iv) generation and maintenance of fungal strain; (v) maintenance of mammalian cell line (vi) assists with grant and manuscript writing, and (vii) collaborating with an interdisciplinary research team.

Candidates should submit a cover letter addressing how they meet the required and preferred qualifications described below, a resume/CV detailing relevant work experience, and a list of three references with their contact information. This position is for at least one year, contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews. The position will remain open until filled.

Required Qualifications

• MS degree in biology, molecular biology, microbiology, or a related field.
• Must have excellent teamwork and collaborative skills to work effectively within a distributed team
• Experience with the preparation of solutions and media
• Experience with fungal genetics tool, including CRISPR/Cas9 and/or fungal transformation
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for science
• Excellent and demonstrated organizational and efficient time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• Previous laboratory management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous background or interest in fungal biology
• Experience working in a highly interdisciplinary collaborative team
• Experience doing molecular biology work.

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience but within budget maximum

Review Date

February 27, 2024

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 the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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