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RiceTec

Lab Research Assistant

Alvin, TX · On-site

Working under the Grain Quality Lab Supervisor, the Research Assistant is expected to follow established SOPs, maintain safe laboratory practices, use required PPE, and contribute to equipment ...

Meharry Medical College

Research Assistant

Nashville, TN · On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

The research assistant will directly assist PI and PI lab and able to work with cell culture, processing clinical specimens and animal studies. This person must have adequate wet lab (ELISA ...

RiceTec

Lab Research Assistant

Alvin, TX

Working under the Grain Quality Lab Supervisor, the Research Assistant is expected to follow established SOPs, maintain safe laboratory practices, use required PPE, and contribute to equipment ...

Meharry Medical College

Research Assistant

Campus, IL · On-site

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

The research assistant will directly assist PI and PI lab and able to work with cell culture, processing clinical specimens and animal studies. This person must have adequate wet lab (ELISA ...

The Pennsylvania State University

The successful candidates will assist in research on projects associated with conservation and ... Duties include setting up and maintaining experiments in the lab, greenhouses, or field. This will ...

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How much do gait lab research assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for gait lab research assistant in the United States is $20.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a gait lab research assistant?

Gait Lab Research Assistants are professionals who support scientific studies related to human movement, particularly walking and running patterns (gait). They work in specialized laboratories equipped with motion capture systems, force plates, and other technology to collect and analyze data on how people move. Their duties may include preparing equipment, assisting participants, recording and processing data, and helping researchers interpret results. Gait Lab Research Assistants often collaborate with physical therapists, biomechanists, and medical researchers to advance understanding of mobility and develop treatments for movement disorders.

What are the typical responsibilities of a gait lab research assistant during a research project?

As a Gait Lab Research Assistant, you will typically be involved in tasks such as setting up and calibrating motion capture equipment, assisting with participant recruitment and scheduling, collecting and processing biomechanical data, and maintaining detailed records of experiments. You may also support data analysis using specialized software and help ensure that all protocols for participant safety and research ethics are followed. Collaboration with researchers, clinicians, and other lab staff is common, making strong communication and teamwork skills valuable for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a gait lab research assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Gait Lab Research Assistant, you need a background in biomechanics, kinesiology, or a related field, along with experience in data collection and analysis. Familiarity with motion capture systems, force plates, and data analysis software like MATLAB or Vicon Nexus is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing experiments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are important to ensure accurate data collection, reliable research outcomes, and smooth coordination within the lab environment.

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Senior Lab Research Assistant

Charlottesville, VA • On-site

University of Virginia
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$38K - $48K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

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The Sonoda Lab in the Department of Biology at the University of Virginia's College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is seeking applications for a full-time Senior Lab Research Assistant. The Sonoda Lab studies information processing and plasticity in the rodent visual system using a combination of optogenetics, electrophysiology, imaging, and behavioral assays. The position will play an important role in supporting the launch and day-to-day operation of a new research laboratory. This position will include both general laboratory support and hands-on involvement in research projects examining how visual information is processed by neural circuits in the retina, thalamus, and cortex. More information about the lab can be found at www.sonodalab.com .
This position will provide technical and operational support for establishing and maintaining an active research program in the Department of Biology. The Senior Lab Research Assistant will help ensure that routine laboratory operations and animal colonies run efficiently while also directly contributing to experiments that will increase our understanding of how the brain works.
The individual will initially work under close supervision and receive training in laboratory procedures and research techniques. As experience is gained and demonstrate proficiency, they will be expected to work increasingly independently in routine laboratory operations, mouse colony management, and established experimental procedures.
The Senior Laboratory Research Assistant will be expected to perform the following duties:
  • Assist with ordering, inventory, and basic budget tracking
  • Support mouse colony management
  • Assist with animal procedures, including microinjections into the mouse eye and brain
  • Assist with in vivo electrophysiological recordings
  • Support lab members with data collection, organization, and analysis

Minimum Requirements:
  • Education: Associate's degree required; may accept equivalent combination of experience, education, certification in lieu of degree.
  • Experience: 2+ years of lab experience which may include student experience.

Preferred knowledge, skills, abilities:
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Background in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, or related field
  • Basic laboratory experience, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established protocols and maintain accurate records.
  • Prior experience working with rodents, neuroscience techniques, electrophysiology, imaging, behavioral assays, programming, or data analysis would be beneficial but is not required.
  • Experience with functional measurements of nervous system function (i.e. electrophysiology, imaging, behavior
  • Because the position involves both laboratory operations and hands-on research, the ideal candidate should be comfortable balancing multiple responsibilities and working both independently and collaboratively.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $18.56 to $23.20/hour ($38,604.80 - $48,256 annually), commensurate with education and experience.
Physical Demands: This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.
Position Type & Work Location:
  • This is a full-time non-exempt benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits .
  • This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.
  • This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
  • The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
  • This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA .
Application Process:
Please apply online , and search for R0086933. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website . Complete an application online with the following documents:
  • CV/Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.
References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three are required.
For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter, js9rk@virginia.edu.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .

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