Research Engineer - Orthopedics - Biomechanics
On-site
Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Research Engineer I position is responsible for providing technical support for laboratory-based research. This position, under the direction of a Principle Investigator (PI), may support bench techniques, working with laboratory animals, scientific writing, and data analysis. The Research Engineer I position may oversee equipment calibration, certification and maintenance agreements as well as operate a variety of laboratory equipment. This position may participate in the development or establishment of new laboratory procedures, including biological assays, quantitative and qualitative analyses.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include data management, data reconstruction, equipment maintenance, data collection, and training/managing interns and student researchers. Experience working in the motion biomechanics field and familiarity with motion capture systems, EMG, and force platforms is preferred. Applicants must be comfortable working in fast-paced research environment.
Job Requirements
- Education some text
- BS or MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Kinesiology, or related fields
- Knowledge (Required) some text
- Working knowledge of the musculoskeletal system
- Coding experience, preferably in Python
- Experience working with Motion Capture systems
- Skills some text
- Organizational skills
- Data management skills
- Motion biomechanics skills
- Coding
- Statistical analysis & Statistics Software
- Literature Review
- Problem-solving
- Proficiency in excel, Microsoft office, EndNote
- Oral and written communication
