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.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Additional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Skills: Directly related education and experience to be able to advise on project procedures and analysis techniques. Preferred Education: Master's degree Preferred Experience: 3 years