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Kessler Foundation

Research Technician

Pay: $47,000–$49,000/yr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: West Orange, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 20 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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A Research Technician provides technical support to a research program or project. Responsibilities typically include preparing laboratory materials, operating scientific equipment, performing experiments, collecting and recording data, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety standards. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. These roles typically have training in laboratory techniques and may hold relevant degrees or certifications to applicable fields.

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Research Technician Kessler Foundation West Orange, NJ Job Details Full-time $47,000 - $49,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Exercise Science Physical Therapy Bachelor's degree Data collection Physical therapy Full Job Description Kessler Foundation is a public charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with physical and cognitive disabilities caused by stroke, multiple sclerosis, injuries to the brain and spinal cord, and other chronic conditions.

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KesslerFoundation.org. Research Technician Full-time West Orange, NJ Primary focus is to assist research scientists and research engineers with ongoing research studies in the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation | Kessler Foundation. Responsibilities include Recruit/schedule participants for research studies; screen and track candidates throughout the study period. Assist with data collection, data analysis, statistical analysis, and administrative tasks. Assist with activities related to grant preparation and department organization. Assist Physical Therapists in delivery of locomotor training and related activities. Assist in and coordinate data testing: data collection set-up, marker placement for motion capture, pre- and post-testing paperwork (questionnaires and storage of data). Enter research data into databases; create databases and/or data-collection forms; obtain/maintain medical/data records. Assist in activities related to

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applications, audits, renewals, and compliance. Assist researchers in obtaining/maintaining technology (both hardware and software) and supplies. Assist in administering research protocols (research procedures, application of EMG electrodes, and other testing). Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline. Background in Exercise Science and/or Physical Therapy. Minimum of one year of experience in a similar position. Preferred qualification Experience with Spinal Cord Injury population.

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Full-time Pay:

$47,000.00 - $49,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement