What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biosafety Level II Facility Manager position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
Supports the Food Science and Technology Departments research microbiology laboratories. Supervise lab spaces and assist faculty, graduate and undergraduate researchers. Primarily microbiology oriented, but will provide assistance with other projects with approval of the Department Head. Manage basic safety policies (maintains safety training and all other IBC records) and proper waste disposal procedures.
Required Qualifications
B.S. degree or equivalent training and experience in food science or related area; Effective communication in oral and written form is essential; Ability to instruct students, staff, and faculty on proper laboratory procedures and have the ability to coordinate several projects concurrently; Prior experience in microbiology lab; Familiarity with basic plating and culturing procedures; Familiarity with handling bio-safety level 2 pathogens.
Preferred Qualifications
BS or MS degree; Previous laboratory experience in food science; Experience mentoring or supervising lab work.
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
45,000-55,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
07/19/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction 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 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 Ann Sandbrook at amdicken@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Supports the Food Science and Technology Departments research microbiology laboratories. Supervise lab spaces and assist faculty, graduate and undergraduate researchers. Primarily microbiology oriented, but will provide assistance with other projects with approval of the Department Head. Manage basic safety policies (maintains safety training and all other IBC records) and proper waste disposal procedures.
Required Qualifications
B.S. degree or equivalent training and experience in food science or related area; Effective communication in oral and written form is essential; Ability to instruct students, staff, and faculty on proper laboratory procedures and have the ability to coordinate several projects concurrently; Prior experience in microbiology lab; Familiarity with basic plating and culturing procedures; Familiarity with handling bio-safety level 2 pathogens.
Preferred Qualifications
BS or MS degree; Previous laboratory experience in food science; Experience mentoring or supervising lab work.
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
45,000-55,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
07/19/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction 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 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 Ann Sandbrook at amdicken@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.