Molecular Ecology Lab Manager

Virginia Tech
Full-time Blacksburg, Virginia Life Scientists
Posted:
June 16, 2026
Location:
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description

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

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Blacksburg, United States
Posted: June 16, 2026
Deadline: July 26, 2026