Research Associate

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks a Research Associate to assist faculty with research studies on-site at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA.

The role involves planning and conducting complex projects, evaluating data sources, performing analyses, preparing publications, and operating laboratory equipment, with a PhD and at least three years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and conducting technical research independently.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills for research projects.
• Ability to search and evaluate literature and synthesize findings.
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Proven track record in preparing technical reports or publications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and conduct highly technical and complex research projects independently and with supervision.
• Identify, research, compile and evaluate data sources and related technology.
• Analyze and interpret research data using computers and determine significance.
• Contribute to development of research documentation for publications and reports.
• Operate and maintain sophisticated laboratory/scientific equipment.
• Adhere to USC policies, safety, and compliance guidelines.

Skills

Research design

Data analysis

Literature review

Laboratory equipment operation

Technical report writing

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate

Job description

The USC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a Research Associate to assist faculty with research studies.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Plans, designs and conducts highly technical and complex research projects independently and in consultation with supervisor.
• Identifies, researches, compiles and evaluates data sources, background information and/or technology related to area of specialization.
• 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.
• Operates and maintains sophisticated laboratory/scientific equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

This position is on-site and employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA when scheduled. Work hours and on-site days may be subject to change depending on business needs.

The annual budgeted salary range for this position is $70,787.39 to $75,000. 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:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate

Minimum Experience:

3 years

Minimum Field of Expertise:

Directly related education and experience in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, analysis methods, principles, theories and concepts.

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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