Research Specialist - School of Medicine Orthopaedics

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Description

The Emory Human Performance Institute (EHPI) seeks a Research Specialist to support biomechanics and human performance testing involving athletes, patients, and research participants.

The position will assist with laboratory preparation, research participant and patient testing, operation of motion capture and force measurement systems, data collection, processing, and equipment maintenance. The individual will work collaboratively with researchers, clinicians, and technical staff to support research, performance, and clinical assessment programs. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise science, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field. Experience or coursework involving human movement analysis, motion capture, force plates, or laboratory-based biomechanical testing. Strong organizational and technical skills and an interest in rehabilitation science, sports science, and human performance research. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with patients, research participants, and research and clinical staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
• Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
• May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
• Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
• Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Employment is contingent upon completion of all required training, credentialing, and background verification, including clinical research orientation and training (e.g., CITI, HIPAA), system training, and AHA BLS certification as applicable to job duties. In addition, employees whose responsibilities require access to EHC facilities must complete a health assessment, drug screening, immunization requirements including annual flu vaccine, competency validation, and any other requirements established by EHC, with ongoing compliance monitored and required for continued employment.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

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