Biomechanics Research Associate

Location

Ohio | United States

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Biomechanics Research Associate

About JYG Innovations

JYG Innovations (JYG) is a professional solutions and services company focused on providing innovative and exceptional service in the Defense, State/Local and Commercial sectors. With a primary focus on IT Solutions, Cyber Security, Research and Analysis, and Medical/Clinical Staffing, JYG continues to receive exceptional customer satisfaction surveys due to the outstanding technical expertise and performance of its employees and strategic partners.

Location: Wright Patterson, Air Force Base Ohio

Employment Type: Full Time

Targeted Start Date: May 2024

Benefits: JYG offers exceptional benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) and semi-monthly direct deposit.

What you will be doing:

As the Biomechanics Research Associate you will working within the Biomedical Impact of Flight Branch (RHBF) providing direct support to the "In-Field Ground Reaction Force Estimation Using Wearable Sensors for High-Impact Landings" project. This work is headquartered at Wright Patterson, Air Force Base in Ohio under the 711th Human Performance Wing which is the first human-centric warfare wing to consolidate human research, education and consultation under a single organization.

Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study to perform the task within this PWS (e.g. biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, kinesiology, physiology, exercise science, movement sciences, biomechanics, human factors psychology, ergonomics, etc.)
• Possess the ability to be sociable and comfortable interacting with human subjects during data collection while also paying high attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience with motion capture systems, EMG, and MATLAB/Python
• Minimum of one (1) year of demonstrated experience in a research setting
• A signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required
• Demonstrated experience with force plates is highly desired
• Current Secret Clearance is highly desired. Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance with required
• Master's level degree is highly desired
• Experience in a human biomechanics laboratory research setting is highly desired

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of custom software applications for live-streaming data, biomedical data processing, data visualization, and other custom software applications for both new capabilities and enhancement of existing capabilities
• Responsible for managing/maintaining software licenses within the research laboratory (e.g., MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, JMP, TEMA, etc.)
• Exhibit competence in performing in-depth system analysis of research project objectives and processes in order to accurately translate them into the best software solution
• Ensure discovered problems are clearly defined and communicated; and the necessary corrective actions are employed and/or risk is mitigated to support research project(s) execution
• Able to work independently, have strong attention to detail, have strong English skills, good organizational skills, initiative in performing assigned tasks, and the ability to follow-up complex projects
• Participate in statistical analysis and development of mathematical algorithms to solve problems in: behavioral sciences, human physiology, engineering and physics; this includes development of algorithms for multi-body kinematics, nonlinear analyses, etc.
• Assist with scheduling, subject screening, data collection, data management, and data analysis
• Conduct and complete research experiments, procedures, tests, or survey instruments
• Perform data entry, verification, and analysis procedures
• Coordinate and assist with the design and implementation of sponsored and PI initiated research studies, including regulatory requirements, maintenance of files/study records and activities associated with internal and external audits
• Assist in creating and maintaining internal standard operating procedure (SOP) documents for laboratory equipment and processes
• Clean and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and laboratory spaces
• Assist with the monitoring of supply inventory and replenishment of stocks through established Command supply procedures
• Conduct literature searches and prepare summaries
• Assist in generation of technical reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication
• Possess the ability to work for long periods of time in a laboratory setting and/or at a computer; and shall be physically able to lift materials weighing no more than 30 lbs
• Conduct any other functions and duties recognized as being necessary to conduct their primary role within the scope of the effort

U.S. Citizenship required

Successful completion of backgrounds screening may be required

*Legitimate correspondence for this position will only come from @JYGInnovations.com or from ISolved

JYG Innovations is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. JYG Innovations is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status. We welcome the employment of women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities in our workforce. If you are in need of special assistance, please contact our Human Resources Department. Interested parties may view our Affirmative Action Plan for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities by contacting the Human Resources Department. JYG Innovations participates in E-Verify.

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