Research Associate II, Orthopedic Engineering Lab, Charlotte

vestigators and assists in computational and physical laboratory experiments related to musculoskeletal biomechanics and engineering.

Essential Functions
• Conducts technical laboratory procedures and analyses related to musculoskeletal research, including physical and computational experiments in basic science and translational clinical research
• Assists in computational analyses of medical images such as MRI, including testing/developing/running/debugging/ scripts in Python and MATLAB
• Maintains laboratory notebooks and records related to study activities
• Assists in the analyses and preparation of data for publication and presentation, provides support to principal investigators
• Conducts literature searches and synthesizes data in support of research studies
• Oversees the laboratory environment, including laboratory safety, data storage, equipment/inventory maintenance, and ordering of supplies

Physical Requirements

Works in a laboratory environment and interacts with people at many professional and technical levels

Education, Experience and Certifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Health Science, or related field strongly preferred
• Experience in a research lab related to health sciences, engineering, biology, or related scientific field
• Familiarity with programming/coding (MATLAB, Python, etc.), medical image analysis (MRI, CT, etc.), biomechanics, biomaterials, and/or finite element analysis (FEA)
• Familiarity with biochemical assays
• Applicable courses: Statics, Dynamics, Biomechanics, Finite Element Analysis, Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Mechanical Behavior of Materials

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.