Research Program Manager

About the role

The Hoyt and Langwig lab are searching for a research and program manager to assist in advancing work on the ecology and evolution of infectious disease. The Langwig and Hoyt labs at Virginia Tech focus on disease ecology and evolution, and work spans across multiple host-pathogen systems including white-nose syndrome in bats, snake fungal disease, and viruses of wildlife.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of data and advancement of research questions, including contributing to publications (40%)
• Outreach to lab partners and reporting agencies including assistance with reports, permitting, and project management (20%)
• Aid in general lab management including purchasing and safety of the physical lab space (20%)
• Sample analysis including DNA extraction and qPCR (training provided) (20%)

Requirements

• Exceptional communication skills for communicating with diverse groups.
• High-level organizational abilities including attention to detail and careful checking of work.
• M.S degree (or higher) in biology, ecology, epidemiology, microbiology or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in biology, ecology, epidemiology, microbiology or a related field.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated evidence of research products.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills for communicating with diverse groups.
• High-level organizational abilities including attention to detail and careful checking of work.
• M.S degree (or higher) in biology, ecology, epidemiology, microbiology or a related field.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage and maintain a laboratory environment.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques such as DNA extraction and qPCR.

Benefits

Salary information is commensurate with experience up to $65,000.

Pay

Pay Band 3

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Review Date

June 8, 2026