Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Insect Identification Laboratory Manager
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, us, 24062
Insect Identification Laboratory Manager
Job no:
533895 Work type:
Administrative & Professional Senior management:
Agriculture & Life Sciences Department:
Entomology Location:
Blacksburg, Virginia Categories:
Agriculture / Life Science
Job Description
This position is responsible for the identification of insect and arthropod specimens submitted to the Virginia Tech Insect Identification Laboratory (VTIIL), including providing information such as recommendations for their control and management when applicable. The incumbent will manage the VTIIL and produce, update, and maintain educational Extension publications, such as fact sheets and pest management guides, to support outreach efforts. Serving as a spokesperson, they will respond to general entomology inquiries from the media and deliver presentations to public audiences to enhance community awareness and understanding.
The incumbent will curate specimens into the VT Insect Collection as appropriate, in coordination with the collection curator. Additionally, they are expected to secure extramural funding (e.g., pest and invasive species surveys) to help support operational needs and activities, alongside managing both internal and external budgets. The incumbent will provide timely and accurate reporting, including annual and quarterly activity reports for VCE Extension and extramural sponsors.
Required Qualifications
M.S. in entomology or closely related field Experience in identification of insects and other arthropods Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D in entomology or closely related field Demonstrated ability in public speaking Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing Demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
70,000 to 75,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
09/02/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check and driver's license check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut 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 an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The 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 numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 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. Daniel Frank at dlfrank@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised:
August 11, 2025 Applications close:
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Job no:
533895 Work type:
Administrative & Professional Senior management:
Agriculture & Life Sciences Department:
Entomology Location:
Blacksburg, Virginia Categories:
Agriculture / Life Science
Job Description
This position is responsible for the identification of insect and arthropod specimens submitted to the Virginia Tech Insect Identification Laboratory (VTIIL), including providing information such as recommendations for their control and management when applicable. The incumbent will manage the VTIIL and produce, update, and maintain educational Extension publications, such as fact sheets and pest management guides, to support outreach efforts. Serving as a spokesperson, they will respond to general entomology inquiries from the media and deliver presentations to public audiences to enhance community awareness and understanding.
The incumbent will curate specimens into the VT Insect Collection as appropriate, in coordination with the collection curator. Additionally, they are expected to secure extramural funding (e.g., pest and invasive species surveys) to help support operational needs and activities, alongside managing both internal and external budgets. The incumbent will provide timely and accurate reporting, including annual and quarterly activity reports for VCE Extension and extramural sponsors.
Required Qualifications
M.S. in entomology or closely related field Experience in identification of insects and other arthropods Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D in entomology or closely related field Demonstrated ability in public speaking Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing Demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
70,000 to 75,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
09/02/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check and driver's license check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut 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 an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The 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 numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 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. Daniel Frank at dlfrank@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised:
August 11, 2025 Applications close:
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