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 the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking a Neuropsychology Testing Technician to join Dr. Lon Schneider’s research group. This position primarily supports the Clinical Core of the Alzheimer’s 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 with clinicians, investigators, and research coordinators to 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 in clinical neuroscience and aging research, working with interdisciplinary research teams studying Alzheimer’s 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 Alzheimer’s disease research and other clinical studies. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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 is on-site at the USC Health Sciences Campus in Los Angeles, CA and 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 candidate’s work experience, education and training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market considerations.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Or Bachelor's degree Psychology Or Bachelor's degree in related field(s) Minimum Experience: <1 year Minimum Skills: Experience gathering, organizing, inputting, and maintaining data and/or documentation. Ability to interpret, apply, and enforce regulatory guidelines, policies, and relevant legislation. Strong interpersonal skills for interacting effectively and tactfully with staff at all levels. Proven oral and written communication skills. Experience with Microsoft Office suite, and/or any comparable software systems for word processing, assembling numerical data, and organizing and maintaining databases. Preferred Experience: 2 years Preferred Skills: Experience working with neurological, psychiatric, and/or other medical populations. Experience administering and scoring cognition tests. Ability to comprehend handwritten documentation.

Salary : $27 - $35