MRI Research Technician – Neuroimaging & Data QC (Hybrid)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,609,000 - 103,211,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Full-time Specialized Laboratory Technician for the BRANCH Lab in Los Angeles. You will conduct MRI sessions, manage data, and ensure quality control for NIH-funded neuroimaging studies.

The role offers training across methods, with opportunities for co-authorship in presentations and publications. A Bachelor's degree and MRI experience are preferred, with hybrid work in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field required.
• Experience operating a 3T MRI scanner preferred (Siemens Prisma).
• Familiarity with MRI data QC and analysis and data storage practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct MRI scanning sessions on a 3T Siemens Prisma with pediatric participants.
• Perform quality control to detect motion and artifacts; manage data storage and transfer.
• Process and analyze imaging data; ensure secure data handling per NIH rules.
• Assist with training and potential co-authorship in publications or presentations.

Skills

MRI operation

MRI QC

Data storage

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in related scientific field

B.A./B.S. in psychology or neuroscience

Tools

Siemens Prisma 3T

FSL

SPM

FreeSurfer

Job description

University of Southern California is seeking a Full-time Specialized Laboratory Technician for the BRANCH Lab in Los Angeles. You will conduct MRI sessions, manage data, and ensure quality control for NIH-funded neuroimaging studies.

The role offers training across methods, with opportunities for co-authorship in presentations and publications. A Bachelor's degree and MRI experience are preferred, with hybrid work in Los Angeles.