Project Assistant

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$26 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

The USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, is seeking a Project Assistant to support 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 supports study-related activities and serves as a liaison between study investigators and participants. The role tracks study progress and supports participant recruitment, scheduling, retention, data collection, and management. The position is important to achieving a high study participation and retention rate. The successful candidate is motivated, proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to be decisive and adaptable. The position is hybrid, with required attendance 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of related work experience.
Knowledge of data collection procedures.
Experience with study or project coordination, participant communication, and data collection procedures.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with 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.
Some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents.

Responsibilities

Support study-related activities and serve as a liaison between study investigators and participants.
Track study progress and maintain participant contact information and records for two-year longitudinal studies.
Coordinate participant activities, including recruitment, correspondence, screening, and orientation.
Remind participants about upcoming clinic visits, schedule make-up visits for missed appointments, 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, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.