Project Assistant

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, is seeking a Project Assistant to support study-related activities for a large, multicenter randomized controlled trial in ophthalmology, including two-year longitudinal studies. Working directly under the supervision of Dr. Benjamin Xu, the Project Assistant serves as a liaison between study investigators and participants and helps maintain high study participation and retention rates. The position supports study progress tracking, participant recruitment, scheduling and retention, and data collection and management. The successful candidate is motivated, proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to be decisive and adaptable. The position is hybrid, with on-site work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles when scheduled. Work hours and on-site days may change depending on business needs. The hourly rate range is $25.96–$31.75. The role follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of related work experience.
Knowledge of data collection procedures.
Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, including the ability to be decisive and adaptable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with computer programming, data analysis, or scientific research.
Experience interacting with patients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient or fluent Spanish.
High integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to multitask effectively and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
Cooperative, team-oriented attitude.
Experience producing technical documents.

Responsibilities

Support study-related activities and act as a liaison between study investigators and participants.
Track study progress and maintain participant contact information and records for two-year longitudinal studies.
Help coordinate participant recruitment, correspondence, screening, and orientation.
Contact participants about upcoming clinic visits, schedule make-up visits when needed, and coordinate with external providers as needed.
Facilitate participant exams during clinical visits and collect information through interviews, tests, surveys, or questionnaires.
Advise on communication, recruitment, and retention issues.
Help coordinate and implement outreach programs in the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services community to increase screening participation.
Follow established data collection and management procedures to prepare, collect, record, and enter data; perform research data extraction; clean and edit data; and conduct basic analysis.
Maintain databases and other records for reporting and compliance, and generate scheduled or ad hoc reports.
Assist in preparing technical documents, arrange and attend study meetings, and order supplies and equipment.
Follow USC and department policies and procedures, including safety, environmental, infection control, workplace conduct, and compliance guidelines.