What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker position at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
Position Information
Job Title
Research Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker
Department
Biomechanics
Essential Functions
- Research Support: Conduct experiments, fabricate prototypes, and assist faculty and students with NE3D research projects.
- Equipment Management: Operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and document use of 3D printers and other laboratory equipment.
- Data Collection: Collect, organize, analyze, and maintain research data and laboratory records.
- Education & Outreach: Support student training, workshops, K–12 programs, demonstrations, summer programs, and community engagement.
- Center Documentation: Track and document research activities, equipment utilization, participants, milestones, outcomes, publications, and other information needed for NSF reporting and evaluation.
Work Schedule
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
- Research Experience: Experience conducting laboratory research, following experimental protocols, and collecting and organizing scientific data.
- Additive Manufacturing Skills: Experience with 3D printing, CAD, prototyping, biomechanics, engineering, materials science, or related technologies.
- Equipment & Technical Skills: Experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and documenting laboratory or research equipment.
- Communication & Outreach: Experience working with students, researchers, educators, or community partners and supporting training, workshops, or STEM outreach activities.
- Organization & Documentation: Strong organizational and computer skills with demonstrated ability to maintain research records, equipment logs, project documentation, and reports while managing multiple activities and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
18.00/hour
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026T-00155
Open Date
06/23/2026
Close Date
07/30/2030
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 of Nebraska at Omaha 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.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Sick Leave, 401K PlanSalary : $18