Research Assistant

Job Title Research Assistant Department Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Preventive Medicine Overview The College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University is seeking two Research Assistants to support Dr. Arrudato’s studies on infectious disease epidemiology in livestock markets. The role involves frequent travel to livestock markets across Ohio and other U.S. states to conduct on‑site data collection, stakeholder engagement, and project dissemination. The position is part of the USDA‑funded “Market Matters” project, which aims to enhance biosecurity in livestock markets. Responsibilities Assist with development and refinement of survey instruments. Conduct in‑person data collection at livestock markets, including administering surveys and documenting observations. Support data collection via online, mail, and phone methods as needed. Help coordinate logistics for livestock market visits and stakeholder meetings across multiple states. Enter and manage data using Excel and other software (e.g., R, Stata). Assist with basic data analysis and visualization. Support preparation of reports, presentations, and printed materials. Participate in outreach and dissemination activities. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program. Experience with Excel and basic data analysis. Strong communication and organizational skills. Willingness and ability to travel frequently (including overnights) for fieldwork. Comfort working in agricultural/livestock environments. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desired Qualifications Familiarity with the livestock industry or veterinary public health. Experience with survey design or stakeholder engagement. Familiarity with the development of outreach materials. Working Conditions Frequent travel required to livestock markets across Ohio and other U.S. states (including overnight travel). Work is conducted in livestock market environments, exposing the candidate to animals, dust, noise, and outdoor conditions. Occasional weekend or early‑morning/early‑evening work may be required to align with market schedules. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of hire. Target Salary Range $15.86 - $20.74 per hour , commensurate with experience, internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications. Location Sisson Hall (0080) Position Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours 20 Shift First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Ohio State University