The Department of Radiology at the University of Southern California is seeking a highly motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented individual to join a dynamic research team supporting quantitative imaging research study. The selected candidate will play a key role in study operations, including maintaining ongoing communication with enrolled participants, coordinating and scheduling study visits, conducting interviews, and ensuring accurate data entry and management within study databases. The individual will also provide essential administrative and operational support to research staff and faculty investigators.
Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong interpersonal and interviewing skills, including the ability to build rapport with diverse populations while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to research protocols. Additional qualifications include strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively. Experience with data collection tools, human subjects research, and cultural competency is highly desirable. Prior experience in a research setting is preferred. This is a grant-funded position.
Work Location
This position is on-site and employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA when scheduled.
Compensation
The hourly rate range for this position is $23.35 - $26.00. 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, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Administrative or research experience. Working knowledge of MS Office applications. Demonstrated effective communication and writing skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Minimum Education: High school or equivalentMinimum Experience: 0 - 6 months
Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with data analysis. Excellent interpersonal skills needed for interaction with participants.
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https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$148242.htmldSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Administrative or research experience (minimum ~1 year listed)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills; ability to build rapport with diverse populations
- Attention to detail, strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with data collection tools and study databases
- Experience with human subjects research and cultural competency
