Research Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Omaha is seeking a Research Assistant - Biomechanics to support NE3D projects and student training. The role involves experiments, prototype fabrication, and precise data management in a biomechanics lab.

You will operate 3D printers and other equipment, document usage, and help with outreach programs and NSF-related tasks. Collaboration with faculty and students is essential in this hourly, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory research and following experimental protocols.
• Familiarity with 3D printing, CAD, prototyping, biomechanics.
• Ability to operate and document lab equipment and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Support experiments, fabricate prototypes, and assist NE3D research projects.
• Operate and maintain 3D printers and lab equipment with documentation.
• Collect, organize, analyze and maintain research data and records.
• Assist with student training, workshops and STEM outreach activities.
• Track activities, equipment use, milestones and NSF reporting data.

Skills

Research Experience

CAD

3D Printing

Equipment Troubleshooting

STEM Outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomechanics

Tools

CAD

Job description

Research 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 Research Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker

Department

Department Biomechanics

Essential Functions

• Research Support: Conduct experiments, 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.
• Data Collection: Collect, organize, analyze, and maintain research data and laboratory records.
• Education & Outreach: Support student training, workshops, K–12 programs, demonstrations, summer programs, and community engagement.
• Center Documentation: Track and document research activities, equipment utilization, participants, milestones, outcomes, publications, and other information needed for NSF reporting and evaluation.

Work Schedule

Additional Duties

Required Qualifications

• Research Experience: Experience conducting laboratory research, following experimental protocols, and collecting and organizing scientific data.
• Additive Manufacturing Skills: Experience with 3D printing, CAD , prototyping, biomechanics, engineering, materials science, or related technologies.
• Equipment & Technical Skills: Experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and documenting laboratory or research equipment.
• Communication & Outreach: Experience working with students, researchers, educators, or community partners and supporting training, workshops, or STEM outreach activities.
• Organization & Documentation: Strong organizational and computer skills with demonstrated ability to maintain research records, equipment logs, project documentation, and reports while managing multiple activities and deadlines.

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 30.00/hour

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