Biomechanics Lab Associate

NY Yankees or River Operating Company Inc•Tampa, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Built upon our storied legacy, the New York Yankees look to attract the best possible talent not just on the field but in the front office as well. It is our shared responsibility to maintain the first-class reputation associated with the franchise in all aspects of our business. The New York Yankees Performance Science department is accepting applications for a Biomechanics Associate. Reporting to the Senior Biomechanist, this individual will serve as a research technician and manage operations in the Performance Science Laboratory. This position is based in Tampa, FL.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in kinesiology, biomechanics, engineering (biomedical or mechanical) or a related field
Demonstrated ability and experience with biomechanical data collection and analysis is essential.
Success in this position requires expertise in optical motion capture hardware and software.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule data collection in the lab
Oversee the preparation, setup, calibration and take-down of all materials and technologies related to biomechanics
Manage data collection procedures and documentation
Meticulously tag and upload biomechanical data feeds according to standard conventions
Oversee timely and rigorous processing of motion capture data
Ensure that all equipment is fully operational at all times
Regularly interface with vendors to troubleshoot and ensure that software is up to date and functioning optimally
Maintain inventory of lab materials
Conduct reviews to summarize scientific literature
Remain abreast of technological advancements in biomechanical measurement
Adhere to ethical protocols when working with human subjects and protect privacy of all data
Oversee lab Intern personnel
Develop and maintain documentation to outline data collection and processing methods across all technologies