Research Coordinator II

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $35 - $38

About The Position

The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences is in search of a bilingual dependable, flexible, and detail-oriented individual to join the research team at the University of Southern California. The Research Coordinator II will participate in NIH-funded environmental health research studies. These studies are investigating the effects of PFAS exposure, air pollutants, and other environmental and social stressors on human health. This position involves (1) maintaining contact with participants enrolled in the studies and scheduling appointments for study visits; (2) conducting interviews in English and collecting biological specimens from participants for PFAS and related environmental testing; (3) entering data into databases; and (4) providing project support to the research studies and the study staff personnel and faculty investigators. The position will also include coordinating participant follow-up, assisting with IRB amendment submissions, managing bio-specimen shipping and tracking, and ensuring accurate and timely data collection as described in the funded applications. Excellent English writing and speaking skills are required. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational capabilities, superb problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks. Flexible working hours including evenings and weekends may be needed. Prior experience in a research environment is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field is preferred. The hourly rate range for this position is $35.03 - $38.46. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

Requirements

• Excellent English writing and speaking skills are required
• strong organizational capabilities
• superb problem-solving skills
• a demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks
• Bachelor's degree
• Administrative or research experience
• Knowledge of medical environment and terminology
• Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and institutional research regulations as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and HIPPA regulations
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Demonstrated effective communication and writing skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• 2 years Minimum Experience

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a research environment is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field is preferred
• 3 years Preferred Experience
• Staff education and orientation experience
• Knowledge of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)

Responsibilities

• maintaining contact with participants enrolled in the studies and scheduling appointments for study visits
• conducting interviews in English and collecting biological specimens from participants for PFAS and related environmental testing
• entering data into databases
• providing project support to the research studies and the study staff personnel and faculty investigators
• coordinating participant follow-up
• assisting with IRB amendment submissions
• managing bio-specimen shipping and tracking
• ensuring accurate and timely data collection as described in the funded applications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees