Los Angeles: Research Associate, Preventative Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California

Requisition ID H15653
Job Title Research Associate
Division Keck School of Medicine
Department Preventative Medicine
Location Health Sciences Campus
Employment Full Time
Hiring Range $36,996-$41,996
Job Announcement The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

USC’s Keck School of Medicine, Preventative Medicine, is seeking a Research Associate to join its team.

Job Accountabilities:

• Analyzes research data, prepares manuscripts, for publication, and writes research grants.

• Prepares technical reports, analyzes epidemiology research data., summarizes results and prepares manuscripts of high scientific quality.

• Contributes to the development of research documents for publication.

• Plans, designs and conducts highly technical and complex research projects independently and in consultation with a supervisor.

• Analyzes and evaluates research data utilizing computers and provides interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research. Searches literature, utilizing all available resources including electronic, regarding new methodology and designs experiments accordingly.

• Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares technical reports, papers and/or records.

• Identifies researches, compiles and evaluates data sources, background information and/or technology related to area of specialization.

• Operates and maintains sophisticated laboratory/scientific equipment.
Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate and 1 year experience.

Directly related education and experience in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.
Preferred Qualifications Solid statistical and epidemiologic knowledge. Proficiency programming in Stata for SAS.

The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

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