The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences is in search of a dependable, flexible, and detail-oriented individual is needed to join a research team at the University of Southern California to participate in a new research study called "Hyperemesis Gravidarum Risk Reduction with Metformin." The purpose of this study is to find out whether taking a common diabetes medication called metformin before getting pregnant can help reduce the chances of getting Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), a severe form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
Employment involves: 1) Administering, planning, organizing, scheduling, and implementing activities to meet research objectives. 2) Developing and implementing operating policies, procedures, and systems to support planned operations. Ensuring these are well-documented and communicated to study participants and project personnel and/or other parties. 3) Contributing to the design of research protocols. 4) Evaluating, recommending, and implementing procedures for data acquisition, management, and quality control. 5) Evaluating, recommending, and implementing statistical methods for data analysis. 6) Monitoring participant activities, maintaining, and interpreting results. 7) Preparing technical reports, presentations, and papers on study. Hybrid in-person and remote.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational capabilities, superb problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks. Prior experience in a research environment is preferred. Bachelor's degree and/or experience in a health-related field is preferred.
The annual base salary range for this position is $86,381.13 - $90,000. 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: Master''s degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 3 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and project administration experience in specialized field represented by project.
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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