"Project Specialist"

The USC POWER Lab (https://powerlab.usc.edu/) is seeking a motivated, inquisitive, and detail-oriented Project Specialist. Under the direction of Dr. Pang, the Project Specialist will support the day-to-day activities of research studies funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Tobacco-Related Disease Prevention Program (TRDRP) focused on alcohol and tobacco use in women and vulnerable populations. Specifically, this position requires recruitment and screening of research participants, executing human data collection protocols, handling and analysis of human tissue, collaborating with internal and external entities related to the project, data management, administrative tasks for the project and lab, overseeing volunteer research assistants, and all other tasks-related to completing externally funded projects. The Project Specialist will be responsible for hitting recruitment targets, screening research literature, abstracting data, designing tables and figures, supporting statistical analyses, assisting with technical reports, and close collaboration with Dr. Pang and the investigative team.

The successful candidate will be able to work well as a collaborative member of a research team, and have excellent organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Experience working in a behavioral research setting is preferred. The position requires 5 days/wk attendance with flexibility to work weekends as needed. The position will be on site at the USC Health Sciences Campus and County Hospital in Los Angeles, CA.

Applications without a cover letter and CV will be considered incomplete and not considered.

The hourly rate range for this position is $29.59 - $35.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Bachelors degree, Masters degree preferred

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree

Additional Education Requirements: Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 2 years

Minimum Skills: Directly related education and experience to be able to advise on project procedures and analysis techniques.

Preferred Education: Master's degree

Preferred Experience: 3 years