Human Performance Lab Coordinator

Saginaw Valley State University•Lexington, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Performance Lab Coordinator provides laboratory organization, maintenance, coordination, office support, and other tasks in an interdisciplinary, cooperative, supportive environment. The position supports laboratory courses in areas such as kinesiology/biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise testing, fitness technology, and functional anatomy. Experience with a wide range of technologies and an interest in keeping the laboratories current with applied technologies are desired. The coordinator supports the Department of Kinesiology’s laboratory courses and student activities, maintains lab equipment and supplies, supports interdisciplinary research and community partnerships, and helps ensure safe laboratory practices. Duties also include administrative tasks, equipment preparation and maintenance, staff training, and maintaining the lab’s CLIA certification. The role is generally performed indoors on campus, with all work required to be performed within Michigan. Some weeknights, weekends, and intermittent travel are required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in exercise physiology or a similar area.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to learn new software quickly.
Experience and ability to interact positively with all members of the campus community.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.
All work associated with the role must be performed within the state of Michigan.
Some weeknights and weekends, including intermittent travel, are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a wide range of technologies.
Desire to maintain the laboratories at the cutting edge of applied technologies.

Responsibilities

Coordinate laboratory courses for the Department of Kinesiology.
Provide coordinated direct student supervision in the Human Performance Lab during fall, winter, and spring semesters, including open lab experiences.
Organize and maintain the laboratory to support all laboratory activities, including ordering and maintaining equipment and supplies.
Support and coordinate interdisciplinary activities and research involving Kinesiology faculty and staff and others using the lab.
Organize and lead community service events within the lab.
Offer lab events and activities that build relationships with community and campus partners.
Enforce safe laboratory practices.
Prepare and clean up the lab and equipment for classes.
Maintain equipment, including computer hardware and software, supplies, and service contracts.
Keep records and files and prepare purchase requests.
Provide Human Performance Lab-related in-service training to departmental faculty and staff.
Operate in accordance with and maintain CLIA Laboratory Certification.
Support ongoing laboratory and class functions through varied tasks as needed.
Develop active research and/or scholarly activities or programs and pursue grant seeking.
Perform other duties as assigned.