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Laboratory Manager - Motion Analysis Research Center

Employer
Samuel Merritt University
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 30, 2023

Job Details


Description:

Job Description Summary:
The Laboratory Manager of the Motion Analysis Research Center (MARC) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the MARC in order to meet its mission for research, clinical practice, service, and teaching. The Laboratory Manager must operate all equipment and ensure that the MARC’s resources are fully operational. The Laboratory Manager participates in the marketing, strategic planning, and growth of the MARC. The Laboratory Manager will participate as a member of the research team on research projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Laboratory Manager, Motion Analysis Research Center (MARC)

Summary of position:

The Laboratory Manager of the Motion Analysis Research Center (MARC) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the MARC in order to meet its mission for research, clinical practice, service, and teaching. The Laboratory Manager must operate all equipment and ensure that the MARC’s resources are fully operational. The Laboratory Manager participates in the marketing, strategic planning, and growth of the MARC. The Laboratory Manager will participate as a member of the research team on research projects.

Responsibilities:

1. Research and Clinical Services

a. Participates in research projects, including administering all elements of the research protocol to research subjects.

b. Supports faculty research projects, including methods, data collection, and analysis.

c. Supervise and mentor students on research projects in the MARC.

d. Runs clinical studies, including patient/client consent and instructions.

2. Lab Maintenance and Function

a. Develops and implements processes and procedures to maintain a fully functional laboratory, including all equipment.

b. Operates the lab, including instrument calibration, quality control, maintenance, repair, testing, and acquisition.

c. Operates and keeps updated all software applications used in the lab.

d. Solves problems that may arise with equipment and software.

e. Develops and maintains relationships with vendors and other external parties that support the MARC.

3. Data Management

a. Collects data from lab equipment used in clinical services, research, and teaching.

b. Prepares data for interpretation and analysis.

c. Interprets and analyzes data from research and clinical studies.

d. Develops and implements systems for data storage, retrieval, and backup that meet requirements of Institutional Review Boards and regulations concerning patient confidentiality and privacy and that assure data integrity and quality.

4. Planning, Marketing, and Financial Operations

a. Participates in the MARC strategic plan and marketing.

b. Assists with developing the operating and capital budgets to support the MARC strategic plan and ongoing operations.

5. T eaching

a. Trains all users on how to use the lab equipment.

b. Participate in teaching and learning activities, including assisting instructors and leading instructional activities, for students, faculty, and staff from all programs and clinical services using the MARC.

c. Develop and implement teaching and learning activities in consultation with other faculty who use the MARC to advance student learning.

Qualifications and Required Skills:

1. Master’s degree (minimum) in a related field, e.g. engineering, biomechanics, exercise/sports science.

2. Experience with the collection and analysis of data generated from MARC systems including 3D motion capture, force platforms, instrumented treadmillsEMG, dynamic posturography, metabolic energy analysis, and pressure mapping.

3. Experience running computer software programs to operate all of the equipment and for data analysis, such as MATLAB, SPSS, and Visual 3D.

4. Previous experience with motion analysis lab management preferred.

Employee Status:
Regular
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Time Type:
Full time
Job Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.

Company

Samuel Merritt University

Samuel Merritt University is a private university focused on health sciences with its main campus in Oakland, California, and other facilities in Sacramento, San Mateo and Fresno.

SMU is an integral part of patient care in Northern California. We’re one of the largest educators of registered nurses in California, and many of the physical and occupational therapists, physician assistants, and podiatric physicians who provide care in the region are graduates of our programs. 

SMU began as a credential nursing program with Oakland's Samuel Merritt Hospital. Today, more than 110 years later, it offers nursing programs and advanced degrees for occupational and physical therapists, physician assistants, and podiatric physicians.

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