Swine & Meat Science Research Associate (Hybrid/Remote)

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work option

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro invites applications for a Research Associate to lead experimental research on feeding systems in swine, analyze data, and manage lab operations within CAES.

The ideal candidate will have a MS in Animal Science or related field, experience with live animals, and strong writing skills to prepare reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Animal Science, Meat Science, or a closely related field.
• Experience in conducting field and laboratory research with live animals, particularly swine and ruminant animals.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical software and data analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to write scientific papers and reports.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

Responsibilities

• Conduct and monitor all aspects of the experimental research, including animal handling, sample collection, and data recording.
• Perform detailed data analysis and interpretation using statistical software to assess the impact of feeding systems on various parameters.
• Manage laboratory resources, ensuring all materials are available and maintained properly.
• Oversee laboratory safety protocols and ensure compliance with all regulatory and ethical standards.
• Write funding proposals, progress reports, and scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and industry partners to disseminate research findings through presentations and workshops.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior lab staff and students involved in the project.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Scientific writing

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Animal Science or Meat Science or related field

Ph.D. in Animal Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PCR

RNA extraction

Statistical software

Job description

North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro invites applications for a Research Associate to lead experimental research on feeding systems in swine, analyze data, and manage lab operations within CAES.

The ideal candidate will have a MS in Animal Science or related field, experience with live animals, and strong writing skills to prepare reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.