Laboratory Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Biomechanics for an hourly student role. You will assist faculty and students with NE3D research projects and fabricate prototypes.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining 3D printers and other lab equipment, calibrating and documenting usage, and supporting outreach activities such as workshops and community programs. Enrolled high school students encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in high school.
• Strong interest in STEM.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate prototypes and assist faculty and students with NE3D research projects.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and document use of 3D printers and other laboratory equipment.
• Support student training, workshops, K–12 programs, demonstrations, summer programs, and community engagement.

Skills

Interest in STEM

Education

High school student

Job description

Laboratory Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Laboratory Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker

Department

Department Biomechanics

Essential Functions

Laboratory Support: Fabricate prototypes, and assist faculty and students with NE3D research projects.

Equipment Management: Operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and document use of 3D printers and other laboratory equipment.

Education & Outreach: Support student training, workshops, K–12 programs, demonstrations, summer programs, and community engagement.

Work Schedule

Additional Duties

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in high school
• Strong interest in STEM

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary 18.00/hour

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026T-00156

Open Date

Open Date 09/03/2026

Close Date

Close Date 07/30/2030

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a degree in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, or another related field?
  • Yes
  • No