Laboratory Technician

Smith College•College, AK

7d•$47,875 - $64,772•Onsite

About The Position

Smith College is seeking a Lab Technician with a strong background in human movement analysis and neuroimaging techniques to support a 3-year, NIH-funded research study combining human movement science and cognitive neuroscience to assess postural control and fatigue. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing daily lab operations, study coordination, supervision of undergraduate students and facilitating complex protocols involving concurrent biomechanical and neuroimaging (fNIRS) assessments. Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Human Neuroscience or Biomedical Engineering and 1 to 5 years experience
Knowledge of Motion Capture and/or Neuroimaging Techniques
Experience with motion capture or neuroimaging software
Experience with data analysis software (including Matlab or Python)
Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities; strong interpersonal skills for working effectively with diverse research populations and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Graduate Degree in Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Human Neuroscience or Biomedical Engineering
Knowledge of: Kinematics, Kinetics, Electromyography, Neuroimaging Techniques
Proficiency in data analysis software and programming languages commonly used for neuroimaging and signal processing (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Psychopy, Satori, Homer3).
Strong working knowledge of motion analysis or physiological recording software.

Responsibilities

Lead the setup, operation and synchronization of neuroimaging hardware with biomechanical equipment (force plates, motion capture systems, surface electromyography)
Manage participant recruitment, schedule lab visits, screen candidates against inclusion/exclusion criteria, and administer informed consent procedures.
Execute high-level data collection protocols with human participants and manage primary processing, artifact removal, and data analysis for neuroimaging and kinematic data sets.
Oversee Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation, amendments, safety compliance, and standard operating procedures.
Oversee equipment calibration, troubleshoot hardware/software issues, manage supplies and ordering, supervise student research assistants.
Coordinate with principal investigator to design experimental paradigms, write technical reports, and assist with grant or manuscript preparation.