Project Assistant

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

25d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences is in search of a dependable, flexible, and detail-oriented individual to join a research team at the University of Southern California. This role will participate in interventional studies using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration to potentially help with cardiometabolic health.

Requirements

Excellent English writing, speaking, and communication skills.
Prior experience in a research environment.
Prior experience with participant recruitment and follow-up.
Strong organizational capabilities.
Superb problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks.
High school or equivalent education.
1 year of experience.
Knowledge of data collection procedures.
Some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Experience with statistical analysis.
Experience with interventional studies.
Knowledge of REDCap database development and management.
Bachelor’s degree in a public health related field.
Licensed phlebotomist.

Responsibilities

Contacting potential participants for interest and willingness to participate in the study using electronic medical records.
Coordinating home visit time with participants and maintain contact with participants during follow-up.
Conducting interviews in English or Spanish.
Setting up air purifiers and air pollution monitors at residential houses.
Transporting biospecimen and managing sample shipment for laboratory analysis.
Using the REDCap system to track recruitment and follow-up and enter data into databases.
Preparing study documents including IRB applications and progress reports.
Providing project support to the research study, study staff personnel, and faculty investigators.
Assisting in managing the Redcap database, sample manifest, and statistical analysis.