Rochester, NY, 14651, USA
4 days ago
Motion Lab Technician
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. **Job Location (Full Address):** 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620 **Opening:** Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 400911 Ctr Musculoskeletal Research Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 107 H Compensation Range: $23.06 - $32.29 _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ **Responsibilities:** GENERAL PURPOSE: Completes daily operations and performs a variety of technical duties in support of the research activities at the motion analysis laboratory. Works creatively with leaders and staff to apply solutions to research problems, providing direct assistance, guidance and training on the use of laboratory equipment, including the EMG (electromyography), pressure plates, and motion analysis systems. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Operations - Performs daily operations of the Movement Analysis Laboratory, including providing direct assistance to faculty and students in the preparation, testing, operation and maintenance of electrical/electronic laboratory equipment such as turn key and custom force, EMG (electromyography), pressure plates and movement analysis systems. Systems listed above are state of the art and require precise calibration in order to execute meaningful data. Proper operations are necessary for data collection, signal processing and data analysis of processed data. Storage and retrieval of processed data for clinical decisions and research will be provided to faculty, students and others. + Education - Keeps all state-of-the-art equipment up to date and functioning at its optimal requirements while maintaining current market demand expertise in training and assisting in all technical aspects. Educating faculty and students in the overall operations of the laboratory facilities and equipment will be essential in preserving the labs goals. Prepares all functionalities of the lab for researcher and clinicians using facilities on an assigned day, including the powering up and calibrating of highly technically advanced equipment. Continuously educates all individuals utilizing the Motion Lab on its contents, guidance of completing assigned projects and assisting faculty in the evaluation of student achievements in the laboratory. + Maintenance - Performs all requests for use of Motion Lab space with the assistance of the Motion Lab Director. Ensures all equipment needs and research availability of products and apparatus are available for each project that day. Any purchasing recommendations will be reviewed and approved by Lab Manager in accordance with the budgetary limitations set forth and approved by Sr leadership. Maintenance of inventory/parts and replacement components will need to be monitored as an ongoing effort to assure research project stay on schedule. + Participates in subject recruitment, software used in data collection, data reduction and overall preparation of data for analysis. Other duties as assigned **MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** + Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience required + Master's degree preferred + Or equivalent combination of education and experience + Previous research experience required **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES** + Strong working knowledge of computers and system software in a Motion Lab setting required + Ability to assemble, test, repair and operate electrical/electronic equipment required + Knowledge of complex electromyography, kinematic and kinetic systems and associated software required + Strong attention to detail, analytical, organizational, and communication skills required + Interpersonal skills and an ability to work with the research team required **EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:** The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. 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