Cellular and Molecular Imaging Core Manager

Virginia Tech • Roanoke, VA

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About The Position

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech located in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking a Manager of Microscopy Facilities. The successful candidate will direct confocal microscopy core facilities at the FBRI. The director will serve a critical role by maintaining equipment and providing training, usage and image analysis support to researchers using laser-based confocal microscopy at FBRI. This is a great opportunity for someone interested both in working across multiple modalities of biological imaging and in working with, training, and providing service support to leading teams of biomedical researchers interested in neuroscience, cardiovascular science, cancer biology.

Requirements

• MA/MS degree in Biology or related field.
• Significant management experience maintaining equipment and providing training, usage and image analysis support to researchers using laser-based confocal microscopy.
• Significant experience with management of laser-based microscopy core facilities.
• Comfort with supervisory responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Biology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Direct confocal microscopy core facilities at the FBRI.
• Maintain equipment for laser-based confocal microscopy.
• Provide training and support for researchers using microscopy facilities.
• Assist with image analysis for research projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree