Specialized Laboratory Technician

USC Auxiliary Services; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

USC Auxiliary Services at USC Keck School of Medicine seeks a Full-time Specialized Laboratory Technician to support NIH-funded neuroimaging studies and manage high-quality MRI data.

The role involves conducting MRI sessions on a 3T Siemens Prisma with pediatric participants, performing quality control, processing data, and ensuring secure data handling with NIH compliance; training and potential co-authorship opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a directly related scientific field is required.
• Experience operating a 3T MRI scanner is preferred.
• FSL/SPM/FreeSurfer experience is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Conduct MRI scanning sessions on a 3T Siemens Prisma with pediatric participants.
• Perform quality control to detect motion and artifacts, and manage data storage and transfer.

Connaissances

MRI operation

Data QC

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field

Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience or related field

Outils

FSL

SPM

FreeSurfer

Description du poste

Specialized Laboratory Technician

Los Angeles, CA

USC's Keck School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, is seeking a Specialized Laboratory Technician .

We are delighted to announce an opening for a Full-time Specialized Laboratory Technician. The BRANCH Lab at USC is hiring a Research MRI Technologist to support NIH-funded neuroimaging studies of metabolic health. This role is centered on acquiring and managing high-quality MRI data for research.

This would be an excellent position for a recent graduate seeking to gain additional research experience prior to graduate school. There will be training in multiple methods and opportunities for co-authorship in presentations and publications. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, reliable, conscientious, and organized.

Responsibilities

Conduct MRI scanning sessions on a 3T Siemens Prisma (structural, fMRI, ASL) with pediatric research participants; perform quality control to detect motion and artifacts; process and analyze imaging data; and manage secure data storage, transfer, and organization per NIH and institutional requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience operating a 3T MRI scanner (Siemens Prisma preferred); experience with MRI data QC and analysis; familiarity with research data storage practices; and strong attention to detail. MRI certification, experience with neuroimaging tools (FSL, SPM, FreeSurfer), and pediatric research scanning are a plus.

Hourly Range

The hourly rate range for this position is $28.83 - $36.02. 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 and Experience

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree. Minimum Experience: 4 years. Minimum Field of Expertise: Degree in directly related specialized scientific field. Preferred Education: B.A. or B.S. in psychology, neuroscience or related field. Preferred Experience: Experience operating a 3T MRI scanner. Preferred Field of Expertise: Research interest in neuroscience of feeding behavior. Previous specialized laboratory experience, knowledgeable in use of specialized laboratory equipment. Working knowledge of lab procedures, techniques and testing related to specialized scientific field. Computer literacy.

Job ID: REQ20181543, Posted Date: 10/14/2026