Research Coordinator II

The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences is seeking a dependable, flexible, detail-oriented Research Coordinator II to join a research team at the University of Southern California. The Research Coordinator will support the implementation and day-to-day operations of several NIH-funded research grants.

Responsibilities will include coordinating study activities across multiple projects; maintaining communication with study participants and scheduling research visits; assisting with participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and retention; conducting interviews and administering questionnaires; collecting and processing study data and biological specimens, as applicable; entering and managing data in research databases; ensuring compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements; and providing overall project support to research staff and faculty investigators.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple competing priorities. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, professionalism, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse participant populations and research team members. Prior experience in a research environment is preferred. A bachelor's degree in a health-related or social science field is preferred. Flexible working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, may be required depending on study needs.

The hourly rate range for this position is $36.90 - $41.03. 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.