School of Applied Health Lab Coordinator

School of Applied Health Lab Coordinator

Job number: 556484
Work type: Staff
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

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.

• 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 troubleshoot 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 voicemail 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% Other Duties as Assigned.

• Knowledge of the principles of performing support services; knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques related to the discipline and the curriculum; knowledge of the materials and supplies in the curriculum and their uses.
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule activities; ability to operate technical equipment related to the discipline; ability to maintain records; ability to adjust and perform simple maintenance of technical and scientific equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory and/or clinical equipment used in human performance, biomechanics, or physiology assessment (e.g., motion analysis systems, force measurement devices, physiological monitoring equipment, and related instrumentation).
• Experience collecting, managing, and analyzing biomechanical and/or physiological data using standard data acquisition and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or comparable software platforms).
• Knowledge of laboratory safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage scheduling systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and community partners.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

• Equivalent to three years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline, or in producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment in a discipline related to…