Research Associate

Virginia Tech
📍 Roanoke, Virginia, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 07, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

The Lessard Laboratory is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated research associate to work on laboratory studies related to exercise physiology, nutrition, metabolism, and diabetes. The lab is located within the Center for Exercise Medicine Research (CEMR) in the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) in Roanoke Virginia. The successful candidate will work on NIH-funded research projects to determine how exercise training, in combination with dietary and pharmacological therapies, influence health and metabolism. More information on current studies can be found at

The primary responsibilities of this position will be to manage and supervise various experimental protocols including tissue culture systems, mouse husbandry and physiology, and molecular biology assays. The research associate will also spend significant time and effort on general lab maintenance and organization. The successful candidate should be detail oriented and hi...

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application today and join our talented team at Virginia Tech.

Submit Application

Job Details

  • Location Roanoke, Virginia
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
  • Posted Date June 07, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 17, 2026