Research Assistant - Machado Lab

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic community at an established university dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine and animal health. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate the daily operations of RABapp, a vital system enhancing biosecurity and disease preparedness in livestock. Your responsibilities will include managing datasets, leading training sessions, and fostering collaboration with industry representatives. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative research while honing your project management and communication skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about animal health and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree with 3+ years of independent research experience required.
• Strong project management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of RABapp and lead workshops.
• Manage datasets, develop biosecurity maps, and maintain industry communication.
• Oversee onboarding and training for new staff.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Record-Keeping

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Degree

Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of research experience

Tools

GIS Software

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for professional references.

Posting Information

Posting Number: PG193917EP

Internal Recruitment No: N/A

Working Title: N/A

Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,000-$60,000

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Location: N/A

Department: Department of Population Health and Pathobiology

About the Department

The mission of the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology is to recruit, train, inspire, and graduate Doctors of Veterinary Medicine with exemplary knowledge, skill, and character. To maintain the intellectual and professional climate necessary to accomplish this mission, the department’s faculty will advance veterinary medical science through innovative basic and applied research, inspired mentoring of students, excellence in clinical and diagnostic services, and innovative extension and engagement activities.

North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinarian scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems.

About RABapp

RABapp is a web-based system designed to assist livestock and poultry producers, along with animal health officials, in developing biosecurity plans, tracking disease transmission, and improving emergency preparedness for foreign animal disease (FAD) outbreaks.

RABapp operates as a consortium of academic researchers, swine companies, state animal health officials, and industry veterinarians working toward a shared goal: enhancing U.S. livestock and poultry industry preparedness for large-scale FAD emergencies.

Key Functions of RABapp

• Biosecurity Planning: Assists producers in developing biosecurity plans for swine, cattle, and poultry.
• Real-Time Traceability: Collects and integrates data on the movement of animals, enabling rapid tracking of contacts crucial for responding to FAD outbreaks.
• Disease Transmission Modeling: Utilizes data to develop transmission models supporting proactive disease control strategies.

About the Machado Laboratory

The Machado Laboratory, led by Associate Professor Dr. Machado, specializes in infectious disease transmission models with expertise in food animal production epidemiology. Current projects address major livestock diseases, including:

• African swine fever
• Foot-and-mouth disease
• Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV)
• Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV)

Key Responsibilities

The individual in this position will coordinate the daily operations of RABapp. Responsibilities include:

• Organizing and leading workshops and training sessions.
• Supervising temporary staff.
• Managing datasets in multiple formats.
• Developing GIS-based biosecurity maps.
• Maintaining communication with industry representatives.
• Contributing to developing new RABapp functionalities.
• Assisting with scheduling and maintaining lab activities.
• Participating in discussions on laboratory research results.
• Overseeing compliance and data management.
• Fostering strong relationships with the research team.
• Overseeing onboarding and training for new staff.

This role requires strong project management, data analysis, and communication skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree or relevant Bachelor’s degree plus 3 or more years of independent research experience.

Other Required Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Accurate record-keeping and data management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in geospatial analytics or related field.
• Experience in managing a group of individuals.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Flexibility in a deadline-driven environment.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Valid NC Driver's License required.

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date: 01/21/2025

Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for professional references.

Department Information

Department ID: 196001 - Department of Population Health and Pathobiology

Equal Opportunity Statement

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.