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National Community Pharmacists Association

Project Specialist (VLSI), USC Schaeffer Center

National Community Pharmacists Association, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


In order for your application to be considered, you must attach a cover letter, resume and a writing sample to your employment application.A collaboration of the

Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

and the

Sol Price School of Public Policy , the USC Schaeffer Center's mission is to measurably improve value in health through evidence-based policy solutions, research excellence, and private and public sector engagement.The Schaeffer Center is seeking a

Project Specialist

to join the

Value of Life Sciences Innovation (VLSI) program , who will provide research support to the Executive Director and researchers in the program.Key duties include but are not limited to the following:Reviewing academic literature to identify and summarize important and relevant findings.Collecting data from a wide variety of sources, including data entry and basic data organization.Creating graphs, charts, and tables from data to present research results.Taking notes and keeping records for in-person and virtual team meetings.Writing project status reports and helping to draft manuscripts, white papers, policy briefs, and other research reports.Managing the journal submission process, including formatting references and assembling author disclosures.Providing general administrative and operational assistance within the Value of Life Sciences Innovation program.Minimum Education:Bachelor's DegreeCombined experience/education as substitute for minimum educationMinimum Experience:2 yearsMinimum Fields of Expertise:Excellent written and oral communication skillsStrong organizational skillsDetail-orientationCollaborative, team-player attitudeAbility to prioritize across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality output in a timely mannerExcellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPointPreferred Education:Master's DegreePreferred Experience:3 yearsCompensation:The hourly rate range for this position is $29.40 - $34.13. 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.Position is 100% FTE and a hybrid work arrangement.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.Required Documents:Cover letterResume/CVWriting sample (term paper, thesis, article, etc.) demonstrating the ability to communicate quantitative and analytic ideas

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