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University of Pittsburgh Clinical Research Technician III in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Clinical Research Technician III
The NMRL/WHPRC is a state-of-the-science laboratory encompassing 11,600 square feet of space and features state-of-the-science capabilities in exercise physiology, bone adaptation, and morphology (HRpQCT and DEXA), exercise biochemistry, strength, and performance assessments. The mission of the NMRL/WHPR is to mitigate musculoskeletal injuries and optimize human performance by conducting innovative, multi-disciplinary, basic, and applied research providing evidence, translating scientific knowledge, and enhancing clinical decisions and education. This research will lead to improved quality of life and resiliency in athletic, military, and active populations. Our vision is to be internationally recognized as a premier academic research center and its faculty as thought leaders in human performance optimization and musculoskeletal injury prevention. For more information on the University of Pittsburgh NMRL/WHPRC see http:// www.nmrl.pitt.edu/.
Job Summary
Conducts complex laboratory experiments, high-level tests, and a variety of routine to complex scientific tasks. Performs data and specimen collection and processing as well as equipment maintenance and set up. Ensures adherence to all established protocols and regulatory practices. Mentors' student workers and lower-level technicians.
Essential Functions
The Neuromuscular Research Laboratory (NMRL)/Warrior Human Performance Research Laboratory (WHPRC) in the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh is hiring a Clinical Research Technician to help support funded DoD research. The position will entail working across multiple studies and involve focus areas including assessments of health, performance, movement, physiological stress, body composition, and adaptation to physical training. The incumbent will be responsible for performing daily research activities at the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory/Warrior Human Performance Research Center testing including (but not limited to) the following: collecting, processing, analyzing, and archiving of biomechanical, musculoskeletal, and physiological data; instruction of subjects; and administrative operations to include scheduling volunteers and tests. The position will also entail mentoring junior research assistants and/or undergrad/master's students. The position will require some travel and occasionally early mornings/late evenings to conduct field research data collection. Candidates should have research experience or a background at the bachelor's and/or master's level with human testing in the areas of physiology, kinesiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, or a similar field.
Physical Effort
Moderate physical effort required. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.
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The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Technician III Job Family: Research Job Sub Family: Clinical Research Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3 Will this position accept substi ution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status PI241400498