The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a RHBF Biomechanics Research Associate to support our government customer located at Wright Patterson Airforce Base, Dayton, OH.

DESCRIPTION OF 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.)
• 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.
• 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 all 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.
• In addition to the duties described above, conduct any other functions and duties recognized as being necessary to conduct their primary role within the scope of the effort.
• Contractor will be required to travel when authorized to participate in customer business line related travel, to include meetings and conferences, to fulfill respective mission goals.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (e.g. biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, kinesiology, physiology, exercise science, movement sciences, biomechanics, human factors psychology, ergonomics, etc.)
• Master’s Degree Preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have the ability to be sociable and comfortable interacting with human subjects during data collection while also paying high attention to detail.
• Must have demonstrated experience with motion capture systems, EMG, and MATLAB/Python.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of demonstrated experience in a research setting.
• Must be willing and able to sign an NDA.
• 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.
• Must be 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.
• Must be able 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.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience with force plates.
• Experience in a human biomechanics laboratory research setting.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S.citizen
• Must have minimum an Interim Secret Clearance; Active Secret preferred.

​The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com. 

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