Research Engineering Technician II, Orthopedic Surgery

Position Overview

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine Tucson at the University of Arizona, is seeking a qualified candidate for a full‐time Research Engineering Technician II position. In this role, you will perform research, technical, and computational laboratory duties to assist in human and animal biomechanics studies. Responsibilities include designing and engineering custom biomedical instrumentation sensors for nerve stimulation and recording muscle-tendon mechanics during in situ and in vivo experiments, as well as developing 3D kinematic and kinetic tracking for whole-body and limb mechanical analyses. You will also mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory.

Location: Tucson, AZ, USA

Key Responsibilities

• Order, store, and maintain laboratory items, supplies, and electronics for both human and animal lab environments; troubleshoot issues involving instruments, motors, electrical wiring, and data collection equipment using reverse engineering methods.
• Assist with data collection and analysis in studies of whole-body and limb mechanics, ensuring accurate support for statistical analyses, manuscripts, and grant applications.
• Support routine maintenance by ordering supplies and caring for laboratory animals, collaborating with University Animal Care to construct and install custom enrichment structures.
• Help expand laboratory capabilities by developing new data capture methods, sensor technologies, and instrumentation techniques.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering or equivalent research experience.
• Proficiency in computational programming (e.g., Matlab, LabView, Python) and expertise in sensor instrumentation, signal capture, and processing.

Benefits & Perks

• Outstanding U of A benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members; state retirement plan; and access to UA recreation and cultural activities.
• Compensation: Hourly rate of $20.33 to $25.41 with opportunities for compensation growth.