Research Associate
NC State University
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Research
Posted on July 5, 2020
NC STATE UNIVERSITY in Raleigh, NC seeks a Research Associate to design, coordinate, & troubleshoot execution of multiple food safety research projects that cross disciplinary boundaries. Produce grant proposals related to relevant food safety topics. Must have a PhD in Microbiology, Food Science, Public Health, Veterinary Medicine, or related field & 5 years of experience as a Research Assistant, Research Specialist, Laboratory Assistant or Manager, Scientific Program Manager, or Postdoctoral Research Associate. Must have demonstrated experience with: primary and secondary mammalian cell culture; designing & conducting behavioral science observation studies involving the general public, including testing food safety intervention messages & microbial cross contamination; complex & diverse project management, including budgeting, scheduling, trouble-shooting, writing reports & communication with sponsors; comprehensive expertise in food safety, including microbiology (bacteriology and virology), understanding of transmission & control of foodborne pathogens along the farm to fork chain including detection, disinfection & developing test methodologies; & science communication with an emphasis on using social media to deliver public health messages to various stakeholder groups. AA/EOE. Background check required; credit or motor vehicle check might be required. Highest degree, if non-U.S., must be verified. Apply online at jobs.ncsu.edu and search for position #00042037