Field Research Assistant, Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Argentop Srl; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,848 - 28,571; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off including sick and vacation time

State retirement plan with employer contributions

Job summary

Ohio State University seeks two Research Assistants for the College of Veterinary Medicine. This position involves supporting field studies on infectious disease epidemiology, requiring frequent travel to livestock markets across Ohio. Responsibilities include survey development, data collection, stakeholder communication, and report preparation. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, communication abilities, and a willingness to travel. The position offers a salary range of $15.86 - $20.74 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with Excel and basic data analysis.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently for fieldwork.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with survey development and deployment.
• Enter data on Excel spreadsheets and conduct basic data analysis.
• Communicate with stakeholders and collaborators.
• Help prepare reports and dissemination materials as needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Basic data analysis

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to travel frequently

Familiarity with livestock industry

Stakeholder engagement

Survey design

Job description

Ohio State University seeks two Research Assistants for the College of Veterinary Medicine. This position involves supporting field studies on infectious disease epidemiology, requiring frequent travel to livestock markets across Ohio. Responsibilities include survey development, data collection, stakeholder communication, and report preparation. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, communication abilities, and a willingness to travel. The position offers a salary range of $15.86 - $20.74 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.