Temporary Applied Research Specialist

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC 🕑 Temporary 💰 $20 per Hour 💻 Research 🗓️ February 5th, 2026

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NC State University is hiring a Temporary Applied Research Specialist. This role involves conducting independent and collaborative research focusing on swine health, nutrition, and physiology, including designing and implementing pig-based studies, overseeing animal trials, managing research data, performing statistical analyses, and contributing to scientific publications. The position also requires laboratory work, compliance with animal care and biosafety protocols, and collaboration with faculty, students, and external partners.

Highlights

Design and execute swine-based research studies and oversee animal trials.
Collect, manage, and organize research data; perform statistical analysis and interpret results.
Contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, and technical reports.
Conduct laboratory activities such as biological sample processing and assay execution.
Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, technical staff, and external partners.
Ensure compliance with institutional animal care, biosafety, and research protocols.
Provide limited technical guidance or mentorship to students and staff.
Proficiency with statistical software like SAS, R, or JMP preferred.
Minimum qualifications include a 4-year degree or equivalent, with a PhD in Animal Science or Nutrition preferred.
Required certifications include IACUC certification and a valid driver's license.
Compensation is approximately $20 per hour for up to 40 hours per week, with flexible scheduling and occasional evening or weekend work.