Laboratory Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker

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

Job summary

University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a Laboratory Assistant - Biomechanics (Other Hourly Worker) to support NE3D research, fabricate prototypes, and assist students and faculty with experiments in a biomechanics laboratory.

The role involves equipment operation and maintenance of 3D printers, calibration, troubleshooting, and documenting usage, as well as contributing to education and outreach initiatives for K–12 programs, workshops, and community engagement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong interest in STEM

Education

Currently enrolled in high school

Job description

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - auniversity with strong academic values, diverse programs andlearning opportunities, and significant relationships with ourcommunity that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Laboratory Assistant - Biomechanics - Other HourlyWorker

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal OpportunityEmployer, committed to preventing and eliminating discriminationagainst 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. TheUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or toleratediscrimination. In support of this policy, the University hasimplemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promotequalified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills,abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment torecruit, assess and select all candidates/employees usingjob-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, andtreatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Laboratory Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker

Department

Biomechanics

Essential Functions

• Laboratory Support: Fabricate prototypes, and assist faculty andstudents with NE3D research projects.
• Equipment Management: Operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot,and document use of 3D printers and other laboratoryequipment.
• Education & Outreach: Support student training, workshops,K–12 programs, demonstrations, summer programs, and communityengagement.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in high school
• Strong interest in STEM

Physical Demands

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

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low tomoderate.

Salary

18.00/hour

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: 2026T-00156
• Open Date: 09/03/2026
• Close Date: 07/30/2030
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal OpportunityEmployer, committed to preventing and eliminating discriminationagainst 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. TheUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or toleratediscrimination. In support of this policy, the University hasimplemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promotequalified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills,abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment torecruit, assess and select all candidates/employees usingjob-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, andtreatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume