Database Analyst I

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $37 - $40

About The Position

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university a great place to work. The USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is seeking a highly motivated Database Analyst I in the Psychology Department under the supervision of Dr. Duke Han and Dr. Jenna Axelrod. This would constitute a part time position at approximately 50% effort or approximately 18.75 hours per week. The largest and oldest of the USC schools, USC Dornsife functions as the academic core of the university, offering courses and advancing knowledge across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. The primary purpose of this position will be to support research initiatives related to cognition, decision making, and neuroimaging in older adult and other populations under the direction of Dr. Han. The Database Analyst will have a primary role in assisting with analysis, design, documentation, and testing and maintenance of databases and database servers. Additionally, they will help create user manuals and assist with technical documentations. Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication, and writing skills are necessary. Computer programming, statistical skills, and previous clinical research experience are a plus.

Requirements

• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication, and writing skills are necessary.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum Experience: 1 year
• Minimum Field of Expertise: General knowledge of database analysis, design and documentation techniques and tools.

Nice To Haves

• Computer programming, statistical skills, and previous clinical research experience are a plus.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Responsibilities

• assisting with analysis, design, documentation, and testing and maintenance of databases and database servers
• help create user manuals
• assist with technical documentations
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level