Laboratory Technician- Biomechanics

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Omaha is seeking a Laboratory Technician- Biomechanics in the Biomechanics section of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. The role centers on human movement biomechanics, data collection, study coordination, and support for funded research projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating regulatory approvals, training students, scheduling data collections, processing and backing up data, maintaining equipment, and managing supplies.

Qualifications

• MS in engineering, science, or related field.
• Prior experience in collecting biomechanics data.
• Ability to be credentialed with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and organize funded biomechanics studies, including compliance approval, scheduling and follow-up.
• Communicate with collaborators, team members and study subjects.
• Ensure regulatory approvals are maintained and training is completed.
• Schedule data collections, oversee data processing and assist with results for publication.
• Maintain equipment and manage supplies for data collection.

Skills

Biomechanics data collection

Study coordination

Regulatory compliance

Data processing

Equipment training

Education

MS in engineering, science, or related field

Job description

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.

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate 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 in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.

Job Title

Job Title Laboratory Technician- Biomechanics

Job Grade

Job Grade RA15H

Division

Division Academic Affairs

College/Dept

College/Dept College of Education, Health and Human Sciences

Department

Department Biomechanics

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026-00301

FTE (full-time equivalency) 100.00

Work Schedule

Work Schedule M-F 8-5

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

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

Appointment Term

Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

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

Pay Information

Pay Information 42,000 - 63,000

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Annually

FLSA Designation

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:

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

Percentage Of Time 50

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

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

Percentage Of Time 40

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Responsibility Area: Equipment maintenance

Duties:

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

Percentage Of Time

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

Credit Check No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment No

Drug Screen

Drug Screen No

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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