Senior Biomechanist

Title
:
Senior Biomechanist

Department
:
Baseball Operations – Applied Sports Science

FLSA Status
:
Salary, Exempt
Date Created
: 10/8/2026
Date Reviewed
: 10/12/2026
Job Summary:The Senior Biomechanist will conduct and apply advanced biomechanical analysis to provide insights that support player evaluation and the development and optimization of player health and performance. This role will serve as a biomechanics subject matter expert for all Baseball Operations departments. The Senior Biomechanist will lead complex research and applied projects, translate findings into actionable recommendations, and help advance the organization’s biomechanics methods, technologies, and capabilities.

• Graduate degree in biomechanics, biomedical engineering, or similar related field;
  PhD preferred

• 3+ years of experience performing data analysis using human performance and movement data; experience analyzing human movement in baseball preferred.

• Creativity, critical thinking, and strong analytical skills to interpret and apply complex information effectively.
• Strong understanding of a variety of traditional, non-traditional, and advanced statistical and analytical methods in biomechanics.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, displaying ability to convey information effectively through visual, written, digital, and verbal form to diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of current baseball, sport science, and biomechanics research as they pertain to player development, health, performance, and in-game strategy.
• Ability to set up, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot biomechanics equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with programming languages (e.g., R, Python) and database querying (SQL) to analyze biomechanical data, conduct statistical analysis, and build reports.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in various software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Ability to travel within the United States and internationally.
• Willing to work long, flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

• Graduate degree in biomechanics, biomedical engineering, or similar related field;
  PhD preferred

• 3+ years of experience performing data analysis using human performance and movement data; experience analyzing human movement in baseball preferred.

• Creativity, critical thinking, and strong analytical skills to interpret and apply complex information effectively.
• Strong understanding of a variety of traditional, non-traditional, and advanced statistical and analytical methods in biomechanics.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, displaying ability to convey information effectively through visual, written, digital, and verbal form to diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of current baseball, sport science, and biomechanics research as they pertain to player development, health, performance, and in-game strategy.
• Ability to set up, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot biomechanics equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with programming languages (e.g., R, Python) and database querying (SQL) to analyze biomechanical data, conduct statistical analysis, and build reports.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in various software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Ability to travel within the United States and internationally.

• Willing to work…