Laboratory & Research Specialist at Details

Job DescriptionThe Crop Physiology Lab at Virginia Tech s Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center (TAREC) in Suffolk VA is inviting applications for a Laboratory & Research Specialist position. The successful candidate will serve as the Manager of a multi-state project on faba bean winter production in the Mid-Atlantic region. The project includes areas of breeding phenomics genomics agronomics economics food science and engineering. Successful candidate is expected to be creative self-motivated and problem solving and demonstrate evidence of technical writing. The position requires travel frequently to the testing sites in Virginia and occasionally in North Carolina Maryland and Delaware. The position is located at the TAREC in Suffolk VA and available for two years with one year offered initially and renewed thereafter based on the appointee s performance. The position can start as soon as Dec 2025.Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.Required Qualifications- Must have a Bachelors degree in agronomy crop science or related agricultural field or equivalent education and experience; general knowledge of crop production.- Ability to work in an agricultural setting during the entire growing season and during adverse weather conditions.- Experience with field equipment. - Demonstrated experience to work independently and in a team. - Demonstrated experience with preparing tables in Microsoft Excel and Word. - Licensed to operate a motor vehicle.Preferred Qualifications- Moderate to heavy lifting.- Must be able to work in the field conditions during entire growing season.- Safe driving license.Pay Band3Overtime StatusNon-Exempt: Eligible for overtimeAppointment TypeRestrictedSalary Information$53000 - $55000; commensurate with experienceHours per week40 hours per weekReview DateJanuary 15 2026Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated to its mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Dr. Maria Balotaat regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Laboratory Experience,Spss,Data Collection,Genetics,R,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Microscopy,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1