The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences is seeking a dependable, flexible, detail-oriented Research Coordinator II to join a research team at the University of Southern California. The Research Coordinator will support the implementation and day-to-day operations of several NIH-funded research grants.
Responsibilities will include coordinating study activities across multiple projects; maintaining communication with study participants and scheduling research visits; assisting with participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and retention; conducting interviews and administering questionnaires; collecting and processing study data and biological specimens, as applicable; entering and managing data in research databases; ensuring compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements; and providing overall project support to research staff and faculty investigators.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple competing priorities. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, professionalism, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse participant populations and research team members. Prior experience in a research environment is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in a health-related or social science field is preferred. Flexible working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, may be required depending on study needs.
The hourly rate range for this position is $36.90 - $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.
Minimum Education:Bachelor's degree
Minimum Experience:
2 years
Minimum Skills:
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.
Preferred Experience:
3 years
Preferred Skills:
Staff education and orientation experience.
Knowledge of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS).
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. 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. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$147574.htmldSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years administrative or research experience
- Knowledge of medical environment and terminology
- Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional research regulations and Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
- Proficient with MS Office applications
- Effective communication and writing skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- 3 years administrative or research experience (preferred)
- Staff education and orientation experience (preferred)
- Knowledge of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems (preferred)
- Knowledge of Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) (preferred)
