Research Scientist

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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

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Job Title
Research Scientist - MOVAN

Job Grade
RA23S

Division
Academic Affairs

College/Dept
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences

Department
Biomechanics

Requisition Number

FTE (full-time equivalency)
100

Work Schedule
M-F, 8am-5pm

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

Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
Pay Information
$69,000/year

Pay Schedule
Annually

FLSA Designation
Exempt

Position Summary
The Research Scientist is essential for completing internal and external client service contracts, and specialized technical duties for the Biomechanics Research Building. The Research Scientist supervises all research team laboratory technicians, student workers, high schools interns, and assists with the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students using research laboratories in the Biomechanics Research Building. They also oversees the calibration, maintenance, and installation of all shared equipment in the Biomechanics Research Building amongst seven research laboratories. They will submit purchase request related to laboratory operation to the MOVANDirector 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 assure all equipment is properly calibrated and maintained, propose new equipment/servces, as well as restock, order, and organize collection supplies.

Job Duties
Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

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

Required Experience

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

Required License/Certification
N/A

Required Additional Qualifications
N/A

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

Preferred Experience
N/A

Preferred License/Certification
N/A

Preferred Additional Qualifications
N/A

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check
No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No

Drug Screen
No