Laboratory Technician- Biomechanics

Laboratory Technician- Biomechanics
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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

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Job Title
Laboratory Technician- Biomechanics

Job Grade
RA15H

Division
Academic Affairs

College/Dept
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences

Department
Biomechanics

Requisition Number
2026-00301

FTE (full-time equivalency)
100.00

Work Schedule
M-F 8-5

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
No

Pay Information
42,000 - 63,000

Pay Schedule
Annually

FLSA Designation
Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Position summary: The research technician will perform general technical and administrative duties with a focus on human movement biomechanics, including but not limited to:

Study coordination: Communicate with research collaborators and team members and study subjects. This will include recruiting and scheduling subjects for data collections, following up during intervention periods, and communicating details on planned data collections.

Regulatory compliance: Coordinate and maintain human subjects compliance approvals in support of the principal investigator. Ensure all team members have completed required training.

Data collection: Schedule, set-up, coordinate research personnel and study subjects for data collections required to implement funded research studies.

Data processing: Correctly back-up, store, and oversee processing of study data. Supervise students assigned to complete data processing and assist with preparation of results for publication and grant submission. Be able to train students on data processing.

Equipment maintenance and supply management: Know how to operate and maintain required equipment as well as needed supplies. Be able to train students and other members of the research team on operating equipment.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area:
Study Coordination

Duties:

Coordinate and organize all aspects of funded research projects including compliance approval, scheduling, communication and follow-up. This includes being the liaison with collaborators.

Percentage Of Time
50

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Data Collection and Management

Duties:

Collect biomechanics data according to study protocols. Train and oversee support members of the research team. Oversee data processing and storage and prepare data for publications.

Percentage Of Time
40

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Equipment maintenance

Duties:

Maintain equipment needed for data collection, troubleshoot and coordinate with the research core facilities when necessary.

Percentage Of Time
10

Essential Function:
Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

MS in engineering, science, or related filed.

Required Experience

Prior experience in collecting biomechanics data.

Required License/Certification

-

Required Additional Qualifications:

Ability to be credentialed with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Preferred Education

-

Preferred Experience

-

Preferred License/Certification

-

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

-

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check
No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No

Drug Screen
No

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, or related filed?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have prior experience in collecting biomechanics data?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents