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. 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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 USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. 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