Specialized Laboratory Technician

Engineering Management Student Association (EMSA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-authorship opportunities

Job summary

USC Keck School of Medicine's BRANCH Lab is seeking a Full-time Specialized Laboratory Technician to acquire and manage high-quality MRI data for NIH-funded neuroimaging studies. The role offers training across methods and potential co-authorship in publications, with opportunities for career growth in a research-focused environment.

The position emphasizes reliability, organization, and attention to detail, supporting pediatric research and data integrity within a collaborative laboratory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in MRI or biomedical imaging.
• Experience with pediatric imaging is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct MRI sessions on a 3T Siemens Prisma for pediatric participants.
• Perform quality control to detect motion and artifacts.
• Process and analyze imaging data; manage secure data storage and transfer per NIH/IRB requirements.

Skills

MRI data acquisition

MRI QC

Data analysis

Pediatric imaging

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FSL

SPM

FreeSurfer

Job description

Specialized Laboratory Technician

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Contract: Full-time

Hourly Rate range: $28.83 – $36.02

Job Description

USC’s Keck School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, is seeking a Specialized Laboratory Technician. This role is centered on acquiring and managing high-quality MRI data for research.

We’re 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 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.

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.

Posted Date: 10/14/2026