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Western NC Vector-Borne Disease Research Coordinator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 22 - 32
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Vector-Borne Disease Research Coordinator will be responsible for leading daily operations relating to studies of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases in western North Carolina. The position will be based in Asheville with the primary place of duty being offices at the Mountain Area Health Education Consortium ( MAHEC ). Key responsibilities include: (1) Coordinate enrollment and data collection and field activities (e.g. entomological surveillance). (2) Process collected specimens including insects and human samples. (3) Serve as a liaison between the study team residents and stakeholders; when designated represent the PI at meetings. (4) Schedule meetings among internal and external collaborators. (5) Manage inventory and order supplies as needed. (6) Ensure study protocols are followed and updated as needed. (7) Oversee security and management of study-related data. (8) Prepare regular status reports and communicate results to stakeholders. The coordinator will be a member of the UNC Vector-borne Disease Epidemiology Ecology and Response ( VEER ) Hub research team and will work with graduate students medical students laboratory technicians/assistants and other team members to support various projects.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday Hybrid (Based in Asheville; 3 days per week at MAHEC )
The Vector-Borne Disease Research Coordinator will be responsible for leading daily operations relating to studies of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases in western North Carolina. The position will be based in Asheville with the primary place of duty being offices at the Mountain Area Health Education Consortium ( MAHEC ). Key responsibilities include: (1) Coordinate enrollment and data collection and field activities (e.g. entomological surveillance). (2) Process collected specimens including insects and human samples. (3) Serve as a liaison between the study team residents and stakeholders; when designated represent the PI at meetings. (4) Schedule meetings among internal and external collaborators. (5) Manage inventory and order supplies as needed. (6) Ensure study protocols are followed and updated as needed. (7) Oversee security and management of study-related data. (8) Prepare regular status reports and communicate results to stakeholders. The coordinator will be a member of the UNC Vector-borne Disease Epidemiology Ecology and Response ( VEER ) Hub research team and will work with graduate students medical students laboratory technicians/assistants and other team members to support various projects.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday Hybrid (Based in Asheville; 3 days per week at MAHEC )
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
