Hardware Technician - Preclinical Research

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Type: Full-time Location: London and Brighton On-site Compensation: £55k–75k/year, in accordance with experience   The Role We are building integrated human motion-capture and neurophysiological recording systems for both controlled lab studies and naturalistic, in-the-wild data collection. We need a reliable, hands-on assistant to support day-to-day operations at the London capture site. Working under the Hardware Systems Engineer, you'll prep and run sessions, keep the rigs and data in order, and make sure every capture follows the established protocols. This is an execution role: you'll run the standards someone else has set, and do it consistently.   Responsibilities Session Support • Prepare rigs and equipment ahead of recording sessions • Run recording sessions following established SOPs • Handle participant setup and guide subjects through capture • Log sessions accurately and flag anything anomalous Hardware & Data • Assist with rig assembly, teardown, and routine maintenance • Help set up and check multi-camera / multi-sensor configurations • Perform routine calibration checks under guidance • Keep data storage, file naming, and backups tidy and consistent Lab Operations • Maintain equipment inventory and flag restocking needs • Keep the capture space organized and session-ready • Support procurement and supplier logistics (orders, deliveries, returns) Requirements Core (essential) • Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented • Comfortable working hands-on with hardware and cabling • Able to follow technical protocols precisely and document as you go • Good communication; comfortable running sessions with participants Valued (or willing to learn) • Exposure to motion capture, video, or physiological recording setups • Basic Python or scripting • Familiarity with structured data storage and file management No prior mocap or neuro experience required; we will cross-train the right person.   Find more English Speaking Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow

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