Research Associate

Engineering Management Student Association (EMSA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The USC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a Research Associate to assist faculty with research studies. This on-site position is located at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA. Essential duties include designing and conducting advanced research projects, data analysis, literature reviews, and preparing publications while operating complex lab equipment.

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate and at least 3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate.
• Minimum Experience: 3 years.
• Directly related education and experience in research with advanced knowledge of equipment and procedures.

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.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate

Job description

Job ID REQ20182670 Category Research and Clinical Support

Los Angeles, CA

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.

Posted Date 11/08/2026