School of Applied Health Lab Coordinator

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Dean, the Lab Coordinator will operate and maintain the Human Performance and Biomechanics laboratories to support teaching, research and community-based testing in accordance with NSCA, ACSM and OSHA standards. The position will also provide technical, administrative and operational support to faculty, students and external clients to ensure safe, accurate, and effective use of laboratory facilities and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• 30% - Support the smooth operations of the Lab and maintain equipment in accordance with NSCA, ACSM and OSHA standards; equipment maintenance (including but not limited to calibration, cleaning, programming, troubleshooting with the manufacturer); ensure all equipment is operational and safe.
• 20% - Provide support to faculty and students by ensuring all equipment is in working order and helping to trouble shoot equipment and/or methodological issues related to the use of the lab.
• 10% - Equipment Checkout: Coordinate checkouts with faculty and graduate students, verify that users are properly trained, confirm equipment is in working order before release and upon return, and repair or request replacement of equipment as needed. Supply management - maintain a continuous inventory of all items in the labs, submit order requests for consumable parts as needed, stocking and organization of equipment. Coordinates and oversees equipment delivery, relocation, and disposal following university policies and procedures.
• 10% - Maintains a logical, conflict-free Lab calendar, provides training on its use, and enables users to schedule their own time. Verifies and logs certifications and training completed by lab users as necessitated by their respective role. Coordinate and schedule general lab training; provide lab orientations and safety briefings at least once per semester.
• 10% - Monitor and promptly respond to emails and phone calls from people looking to schedule services/asking questions about the services. Add voice mail announcements and auto-reply messages to email each semester including lab hours.
• 10% - Support paid community testing including exercise tests and supporting students in performing tests/assessments in classes.
• 5% - Provide lab tours for outreach events (e.g. visiting potential students, welcome week events, donors, etc.).
• 5% - Other Duties as Assigned.