Research Associate (Food Safety) Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: Tennessee State University is seeking a Research Associate for the Food Safety Research Team. Responsibilities include conducting food safety research projects, organizing testing schedules, collecting samples, analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory cleanliness. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Job Description
Position Information Position Title Research Associate (Food Safety)
Division College of Agriculture
Department Human Sciences
Number of hours per week 37.5
Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Months per year Fiscal (12 months)
If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time
Campus Main Campus
If other location, please indicate Position Number 116955
Advertised Salary Pay Basis Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Tennessee State University is seeking a Microbiology Research Associate for our Food Safety Research Team. The Research Associate will work with the team in conducting food safety research projects. The individual will report directly to the project leaders. Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to,
o The individual should support and drive assignments to completion.
o Individual must be in apposition to show strong initiative and be capable of independent work
o Organizing testing schedules, collecting microbiological samples from produce and animal farms, developing, and performing laboratory experimental protocols, analyzing data, writing, and presenting results, and participating in team meetings
o Generating data, maintaining electronic databases, documenting results in laboratory notebooks and reports
o Maintaining a safe and clean laboratory as well as all other assigned areas of responsibility
o Maintaining laboratory supply inventory
o Coordinating activities for student workers and assist with literature review Minimum Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.
Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.
An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.
You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided. Open Date 05/20/2025
Close Date 06/18/2025
Job Category Requisition Number Benefits Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.
