The Brain and Orthopedic Leadership Team at the Brain Institute Administration is looking to solve the problem of overseeing and performing all biomechanical and biomedical engineering aspects of motion analysis operations to provide high-quality patient care and support research studies.
Requirements
- Proficiency in analytical and programming languages related to motion capture and gait equipment softwares, such as Visual3D, MATLAB, statistical analysis, and the MS office applications
- Working knowledge of biomechanics, human anatomy and kinesiology
- Broad working background in computer science to understand operating systems, networks protocols, software design and development, and current computer hardware
- Experience with machine learning techniques
- Proficiency in force plate technology
- Knowledge of applied math to understand, implement and develop algorithms used in modeling and processing, storage, and retrieval of data
- Programming skills in languages such as Python, Java
Responsibilities
- Supports leadership goals and program objectives by providing engineering and technical support to the motion capture and gait laboratory
- Operates and troubleshoots lab equipment, patient marker placement, develops analysis codes, processes data, and generates reports using Motion Capture software, MATLAB, Visual 3D, Python, Java, MS Office, and EMR software
- Performs quality control, troubleshooting, and documentation of motion and physiologic data collection equipment and procedures
- Collects electromyographic, kinetic, kinematic, foot pressure, and IMU data as needed
- Updates and develops software to improve data processing
- Processes patient data in a timely manner according to requirements
- Assists in interpreting patient data, reviewing it with the gait lab team to determine treatment recommendations, and preparing final reports
Other
- Master's Degree in Kinesiology (Biomechanics), Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related field
- American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- Finger printing background and Good Moral Character Affidavit must be initiated within 15 days of hire date and finalized within 90 days of hire date
- Previous experience in a clinical gait analysis lab or motion capture setting
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary health care team
