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Research Scientist - MOVAN

Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Overview The Research Scientist is essential for completing internal and external client service contracts and performing specialized technical duties for the Biomechanics Research Building. The Research Scientist supervises all research team laboratory technicians, student workers, high school interns, and assists with supervision of graduate and undergraduate students using research laboratories in the Biomechanics Research Building. They also oversee the calibration, maintenance, and installation of all shared equipment among seven research laboratories. They will submit purchase requests related to laboratory operation to the MOVA Director and/or Building Coordinator/Department Chair. The Research Scientist will generate and maintain Institutional Review Board applications and perform audits to ensure adherence to the protocol. The Research Scientist will ensure all equipment is properly calibrated and maintained, propose new equipment/services, and restock, order, and organize collection supplies.

About Us 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 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.

Responsibilities / Duties

Supervise all research team laboratory technicians, student workers, and high school interns, and assist with supervision of graduate and undergraduate students using research laboratories in the Biomechanics Research Building.

Oversee calibration, maintenance, and installation of all shared equipment in the Biomechanics Research Building among seven research laboratories.

Submit purchase requests related to laboratory operation to the MOVA Director and/or Building Coordinator/Department Chair.

Generate and maintain Institutional Review Board applications and perform audits to ensure adherence to the protocol.

Ensure equipment is properly calibrated and maintained; propose new equipment/services; restock, order, and organize collection supplies.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise science, engineering or related field

Demonstrated scientific writing ability via peer-review publications or clinical case-reports

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise science, engineering or related field

Campus Label University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO)

Contacts and Accommodations For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: Jeffrey Kaipust

Special Instructions to Applicant 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 programs, activities, or employment.

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