Research Specialist, Lead - School of Medicine Orthopaedics (Flowery Branch)

Emory University•Flowery Branch, GA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Emory Human Performance Institute (EHPI) seeks an experienced Research Specialist, Lead to coordinate and conduct biomechanics and human performance assessments across multidisciplinary research programs. The role independently conducts motion capture and biomechanical analysis for athletes, patients, and research participants; manages data acquisition and processing workflows; calibrates and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation; and assists with protocol development and quality assurance. The position also supports training research personnel and coordinating testing activities across EHPI facilities and collaborating organizations. Work is generally performed in person at an Emory University location. Remote-work-from-home days may be granted at department discretion, and Emory reserves the right to change remote-work status with notice. Employment is contingent on completing required training, credentialing, and background verification, including clinical research orientation and training (e.g., CITI and HIPAA), system training, and AHA BLS certification as applicable to job duties. Employees whose responsibilities require access to EHC facilities must also complete a health assessment, drug screening, immunization requirements including an annual flu vaccine, competency validation, and other EHC requirements, with ongoing compliance required for continued employment. Employees may be required to work with potentially hazardous agents and take precautions against them or be immunized against them.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Complete required training, credentialing, and background verification, including clinical research orientation and training (e.g., CITI and HIPAA), system training, and AHA BLS certification as applicable to job duties.
If responsibilities require access to EHC facilities, complete a health assessment, drug screening, immunization requirements including an annual flu vaccine, competency validation, and other EHC requirements; ongoing compliance is required for continued employment.
May be required to work with potentially hazardous agents and take specific precautions against them or be immunized against them.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting human biomechanics research using three-dimensional motion capture, force plates, electromyography, or related technologies.
Familiarity with biomechanical data processing and analysis software, including MATLAB, Python, Theia, Visual3D, Opensim, or similar platforms.
Experience coordinating laboratory testing, maintaining research instrumentation, and supporting multiple concurrent research projects.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with patients, research participants, and research and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision, perform specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
Use independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques.
Assist in protocol design.
Investigate and propose alternative experimental procedures for consideration by a principal investigator.
Assist in planning and scheduling research procedures.
Analyze and interpret study results.
Demonstrate and train others in the proper use and operation of laboratory techniques and equipment.
Calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform routine repair and maintenance of equipment.
Review literature on related research developments and techniques and compile findings.
Monitor laboratory processes to maintain quality assurance standards.
Record study results, compile and analyze data, and prepare charts and graphs.
Monitor the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances.
Coordinate and conduct biomechanics and human performance assessments across multidisciplinary research programs.
Conduct motion capture and biomechanical analysis for athletes, patients, and research participants.
Manage data acquisition and processing workflows.
Support training of research personnel and coordinate testing activities across EHPI facilities and collaborating organizations.
Perform related responsibilities as required.