Research Lab Technician II

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a fixed-term Research Lab Technician II in the Psychology department, specifically for USC’s Brain, Emotion, and Attention Development Lab. This role will involve working on studies investigating behavioral and neural correlates of self-regulation and attentional processes, examining the impact of early risk factors on social and emotional development. The position is part of a collaborative lab environment supported by grants from the Gates Foundation, NIH, and NSF. This position will begin August 2026 and continue through summer 2027 with the possibility of extension.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, Specialized/technical training, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• 2 years of experience
• Working knowledge of laboratory equipment and research protocols.
• Knowledge of computer analysis techniques and ability to provide routine analysis and interpretation of research data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EEG or other psychophysiological methods is highly preferred but not required. Training will be provided.
• Advanced technical skills like R, Matlab, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
• Excellent writing skills, organization skills, and careful attention to detail
• Ability to take on leadership for assigned work related tasks, both independently and as part of a team
• Coursework in quantitative, qualitative mixed and/or advanced research methods
• Ability to manage one’s time and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Ability to work successfully under strict deadlines
• Understand and follow policies and procedures, including handling confidential materials with discretion
• Experience with Zotero, Qualtrics, and RedCap is preferred
• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is desirable.
• Grant writing experience and knowledge of grant submission process is also preferred

Responsibilities

• Helping with administrative tasks
• Coordinating Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions
• Completing new submissions
• Making amendments to protocol templates
• Submitting continuing review forms
• Coordinating data collection, including participant recruitment, screening, assessments, and participant payment
• Collecting EEG and behavioral data from infants, children, and caregivers during lab visits
• Conducting literature reviews for manuscript publication, conference presentations, and grant submissions
• Managing undergraduate research assistants
• Identifying community organizations to establish partnerships
• Facilitating and maintaining community partnerships
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network
• eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment
• tuition benefits for staff and their family
• free Professional Development classes
• central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services
• discounts to sporting and other campus events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree