Research Associate, Exercise Metabolism & Lab Leadership

Virginia Tech; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Roanoke is seeking a research associate to work on NIH-funded studies related to exercise physiology, nutrition, metabolism, and diabetes. Responsibilities include managing experimental protocols, supervising staff, and data management. Applicants should have a graduate degree in a relevant field and lab management experience. Work involves tissue culture, molecular biology techniques, and supervision of research students. The position offers a dynamic research environment with a review date on 11/21/2025.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in biology, health sciences, biochemistry, exercise physiology, or another related field.
• Demonstrated research and lab management experience.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise various experimental protocols.
• Data management and analysis.
• Training/supervising new research staff and students.

Skills

Research and lab management experience

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Aseptic technique and tissue culture experience

Education

Graduate degree in biology, health sciences, biochemistry, or related field

Tools

Western blotting

PCR

Immunofluorescence

Job description

Virginia Tech in Roanoke is seeking a research associate to work on NIH-funded studies related to exercise physiology, nutrition, metabolism, and diabetes. Responsibilities include managing experimental protocols, supervising staff, and data management. Applicants should have a graduate degree in a relevant field and lab management experience. Work involves tissue culture, molecular biology techniques, and supervision of research students. The position offers a dynamic research environment with a review date on 11/21/2025.