Neuropsychology Testing Technician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Administer standardized neuropsychological and cognitive assessments to research participants according to established protocols.
• Auxiliary in coordinating testing procedures and ensuring 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.
• Aid 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.
• Provide general project and research support, including participant recruitment, screening, orientation, scheduling, and ongoing coordination of study activities. Coordinate study visits and procedures with internal teams and external partners as needed.
• Collect, enter, and maintain study data through interviews, surveys, questionnaires, and other data collection methods; ensure data quality through verification and basic data cleaning.
• Aid in study documentation, tracking, and maintenance of research records in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Support preparation of reports, study materials, and other project-related documentation.
• Aid in procurement and study-related purchasing, including preparing requisitions, tracking orders, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining supply inventory for research activities.

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.