Neuropsychology Testing Technician

Neuropsychology Testing Technician

Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences
Keck School of Medicine of USC

The Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at theKeck School of Medicine of the University of Southern Californiais seeking aNeuropsychology Testing Technician to join Dr. Lon Schneiders research group. This position primarily supports theClinical Core of the Alzheimers Disease Research Center (ADRC)and other active clinical research studies as needed.

Under the supervision of study investigators and senior research staff the Neuropsychology Testing Technician coordinates and administers standardized neuropsychological assessments and related assessments for research participants and assists with research data collection and study operations. The person works closely withclinicians investigators and research coordinatorsto ensure accurate administration scoring and documentation of neuropsychological testing for federally funded research studies and clinical trials.

This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience inclinical neuroscience and aging research working with interdisciplinary research teams studying Alzheimers disease and related conditions. It is well suited for candidates interested in pursuing advanced training in this or related health sciences.

Essential job duties include but are not limited to:

• Administer standardized neuropsychological and cognitive assessments to research participants according to established protocols.
• Assist in coordinating testing procedures and ensure accurate administration and scoring of assessments.
• Document testing results and assist with research data entry verification and basic analysis.
• Alert supervisors to issues that may affect test validity or protocol adherence.
• Assist physicians and research staff with research procedures and study activities.
• Review clinical records and collect relevant medical and research information.
• Conduct interviews with participants and others to obtain medical and research history as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Support participant scheduling and testing logistics across multiple studies.
• Maintain compliance with institutional state and federal policies regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.
• Provides general project and research support including participant recruitment screening orientation scheduling and ongoing coordination of study activities. Coordinates study visits and procedures with internal teams and external partners as needed.
• Collects enters and maintains study data through interviews surveys questionnaires and other data collection methods; ensures data quality through verification and basic data cleaning.
• Assists with study documentation tracking and maintenance of research records in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Supports preparation of reports study materials and other project-related documentation.
• Assists with procurement and study-related purchasing including preparing requisitions tracking orders coordinating with vendors and maintaining supply inventory for research activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

These duties support participant enrollment data collection and compliance with required protocols for federally funded Alzheimers disease research and other clinical studies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field.
• Experience gathering organizing and maintaining research or clinical data and documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow standardized protocols and maintain accurate records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering or scoring neuropsychological or cognitive assessments.
• Experience working with neurological psychiatric or aging populations.
• Experience supporting clinical research studies or clinical trials.
• Familiarity with research databases or data entry systems.

Follows established USC and department policies procedures objectives performance improvement attendance safety environmental and infection control guidelines including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

This position ison-site at the USC Health Sciences Campus in Los Angeles CAand may require schedule flexibility depending on research needs.

Compensation

The hourly rate range for this position is$26.56 - $35.00 per hour. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education and training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding and external market considerations.

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