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    Laboratory of Sitting Biomechanics

    Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences

    The Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University



    Job Title: Laboratory technician

    Description: A position for laboratory technician is available immediately
    in the Laboratory of Sitting Biomechanics at Northwestern University at
    Chicago, Illinois. The position is intended to support various research
    projects ongoing in our lab. The responsibilities of this position and
    qualifications include the following:



    Responsibilities:

    ü Regular checking and maintenance for lab equipment

    ü Subject recruitment, supervised by the PIs. These subjects will include
    persons with musculoskeletal disorders, stroke, or spinal cord injury

    ü Participate in all aspects of data organization, management, and
    upkeep

    ü Set up and conduct experiments including subjects’ preparation, data
    collection equipment set up, and execution of protocol

    ü Instruct, train, and supervise students in and methods and protocols

    ü Maintain appropriate administrative records

    ü Prepare experimental protocols for IRB review





    Qualifications:

    ü Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in mechanical engineering
    (experience in biomechanics preferred), biomedical engineering, clinical
    engineering, and related fields

    ü Experience as a research assistant in a healthcare related environment

    ü Experience of managing data

    ü Must possess excellent interpersonal and management skills

    ü Able to work on multiple projects in parallel with good time management
    skill



    To apply, e-mail a cover letter with a statement of interests, a
    resume/curriculum vita, and the names of three individuals whom can be
    contacted as references to: Fang “Amanda” Lin, DSc. e-mail:
    f-lin@northwestern.edu



    More information of the departments and lab can be found in following links:

    Northwestern University:

    www.northwestern.edu

    Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences:

    http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/nupthms/index.html

    Sitting Biomechanics Laboratory

    http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/nupthms/research/makhsous/makhsous-home
    html#rehabilitation

    http://www.smpp.northwestern.edu/sitting_biomechanics/index.htm





    Fang "Amanda" Lin, DSc

    Northwestern University/Rehabilitation Institue of Chicago
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