Project Specialist

The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences is seeking a dependable, collaborative, and detail-oriented Project Specialist to join Dr. Chanita Hughes-Halbert’s research team. This position is central to lung cancer disparities research supported by Dr. Hughes-Halbert’s American Cancer Society Research Professor Award. Working under Dr. Hughes-Halbert’s supervision, the Project Specialist will help build the infrastructure needed to improve access to lung cancer screening, establish community and scientific advisory boards, and launch pilot projects. The specialist will also support head and neck cancer research projects, statistical analysis, and the preparation of manuscripts and other study products.

Key responsibilities

·     Assist with the design and implementation of study protocols, including methods for data collection, management, and quality control.

·     Support lung cancer screening initiatives by establishing project infrastructure, coordinating advisory boards, and helping launch pilot projects.

·     Provide project support for head and neck cancer research conducted in the lab.

·     Assist with statistical analysis; recommend appropriate analytical approaches; and prepare graphs, tables, and summaries of results.

·     Contribute to reports, manuscripts, presentations, research papers, and other documentation of study findings.

·     Help maintain study samples and coordinate research instruments, consent forms, study procedures, and related materials.

·     Support protocol compliance and quality assurance, maintain project documentation, and prepare regular status reports.

Qualifications

·     Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

·     At least two years of related experience required; three years preferred. Combined education and experience may substitute for the minimum education requirement.

·     Directly related education and experience sufficient to advise on project procedures and analytical techniques.

·     Experience with statistical software, data management, research writing, or community-engaged research is preferred.

·     Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and with careful attention to detail.

The hourly rate range for this position is $30.25 - $31.00. 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.

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. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

• Notice of Non-discrimination
• Employment Equity
• Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report
• USC is a smoke-free environment
• Digital Accessibility

If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this  USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: