Project Assistant

The USC DUB Lab (https://dublab.usc.edu/) is seeking a motivated, inquisitive, and detail-oriented Project Assistant. The Project Assistant will be involved in data collection for externally funded research projects that focus on the effects of alcohol in the laboratory and in real life, and on tobacco use and attitudes. smoking cessation in vulnerable populations (e.g., LGBTQ+ couples, women). Under the direction of Dr. Kirkpatrick, the Project Assistant will support the day-to-day activities of research studies funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Specifically, this position requires recruitment of research participants, screening, executing human data collection protocols, and all other tasks-related to completing externally funded projects.

The successful candidate will be able to work well as a collaborative member of a research team, have excellent organizational skills, and have strong interpersonal skills. Experience working in a behavioral research setting is preferred. The position requires 5 days/wk attendance with flexibility to work weekends as needed from an approved work-from-home location and/or at the USC Health Sciences Campus in Los Angeles, CA.

Applications without a cover letter and CV will be considered incomplete and not considered.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree

The hourly rate range for this position is $26.69 – $27.00. 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 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.

USC is a smoke-free environment

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 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 uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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