Project Assistant

Project AssistantApply ( Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles, California The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences is in search of a Project Assistant for a research project. The Project Assistant should be a detail-oriented individual with a flexible schedule, who can assist with data collection for the study team. Specifically, this person will 1) collect observational and purchasing data, 2) prepare for data collection activities, and 3) perform basic data management (e.g, maintaining and updating spreadsheets, cleaning and entering data, etc.). The Project Assistant will be required to coordinate study activities and will be responsible for planning and scheduling data collection site visits and appointments. The ideal candidate should be organized, able to multi-task, have excellent speaking skills, and demonstrate the ability to work independently. The individual will be responsible for generating reports and basic analysis of data according to project schedules. Prior experience in a research environment is preferred. The candidate must be at least 21 years of age , and the use of a personal vehicle is necessary. Other duties may be added as the research study dictates. The hourly rate for this position is $25.83 - $26.15. 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 candidateu2019s 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. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. Minimum Education: High school or equivalent Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents REQ20167071 Posted Date: 09/22/2025 - Thru date - 2025-12-31

Created: 2025-10-04