Research Technicians - Measurer
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Job Title
Research Technicians - MeasurerAgency
Texas A&M University - Corpus ChristiDepartment
College of Engineering - EngineeringProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Corpus Christi TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1400 full-time and 2000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources increased visibility and influence and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CCs beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern attractive and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
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PURPOSE
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) in collaboration with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) is seeking dedicated professionals for a critical research project involving anthropometric measurements on Hispanic minors. This project requires a highly ethical approach and a commitment to precision and professionalism.
You will work with TAMU-CC researchers in a collaborative interdisciplinary research environment to improve the safety of consumer products by measuring body size body shape body composition grip strength and actigraphy data of Hispanic children/youth ages from 3 years to 17 years. The role requires a strong understanding of ethical standards and data recording protocols.
This would be a great position for those who are seeking hands-on research experience or for those with experience working with children in an educational or research setting. Individuals who have an interest in early childhood education and development kinesiology engineering (industrial biomedical mechanical computer science) physical therapy or the medical field may find this position particularly is preferred; however successful candidates will be trained to perform all research-related activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Measuring/Data Collection: 70%
Set up calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment. Installs operates maintains and/or repairs research equipment.
Conduct volunteer testing including anthropometric and grip strength measures body composition 3D body scans and actigraphy data.
Ensure all measurements and data collection adhere to ethical standards. Evaluates and summarizes results.
Record and manage data accurately.
Administration: 20%
Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers communicating via phone or email.
Guide volunteers through completing volunteer recruitment form for participant pre-screening.
Review participants personal information and determine eligibility based on the study criteria.
Schedule study volunteers and their caregivers.
Provide detailed directions and parking information to participants caregivers.
Confirm testing schedule with study volunteers one day prior to measurement sessions.
Coordinate any schedule changes maintain study calendar share in real time with other measurers and principal investigator (Dr. Jangwoon Park).
Training: 10%
Complete one week of training on the study protocol at UMTRI in Ann Arbor MI in October. Travel expenses for training will be covered.
Complete all necessary onboarding training at TAMU-CC including child protection and IRB CITI training.
Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis statistical analysis and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
Collaborate with research staff and participate in regular team meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED.
Three years of related experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Associates degree and one (1) year of experience
Available to work evenings and weekends.
Ability to work at least 20 hours per week
Familiarity with PC or Mac computers including experience working with MS Word and Excel
Ability to perform job tasks safely. This includes but is not limited to routinely moving equipment weighing up to 40 pounds from one area to another for various study needs constantly positioning self to interact with study participants and move throughout the building operating for use in study and inspecting equipment for safety remaining in a stationary position (1-hour increments).
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work efficiently and manage time effectively.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is essential.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree
SALARY: $21.00 Hourly
NOTE: This is a temporary PART-TIME position with 30 hours/weekly upon hire through the projects end date of October 31 2025. This a grant-funded position with continued employment contingent upon available funding. The contract may be renewed or extended based on project needs and funding availability.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
