Biomechanics Lab Manager

This is a Full Time Job

The New York Yankees Performance Science department is accepting applications for a Biomechanics Lab Manager. Reporting to the Senior Biomechanist, this individual will serve as a research technician and managing operations in the biomechanics laboratory. This position is based in Tampa, FL.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a master's degree or higher in biomechanics or engineering (biomedical or mechanical) and possess extensive experience collecting and processing optical motion capture data.

Primary Job Responsibilities
– Manage day-to-day operations in the Biomechanics Laboratory

– Manage data collection

– Maintain laboratory equipment

– Schedule data collection sessions (in conjunction with field staff)

– Calibrate technologies and collect data

– Troubleshoot technological issues

– Catalog data

– Conduct and manage all stages of data processing

– Maintain a meticulous and up-to-date catalog of data processing statuses
– Supervise lab assistants

– Assist in the preparation and delivery of biomechanical reports

– Remain abreast of technological advancements in biomechanical measurement

– Conduct reviews to summarize scientific literature

– Assist with other Performance Science initiatives on an ad hoc basis

Technical Expectations

– Acute familiarity operating motion capture hardware and software

– Adeptness calibrating, configuring and operating standard biomechanics lab hardware

– Demonstrated expertise in motion capture data processing

– Proficiency in either Matlab or Python is highly desirable

– Ability to review and critically evaluate scientific literature

Administrative

– Meticulous record keeping skills

– Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, communicational and technical writing skills

– Must show initiative and willingness to make decisions independently

– Must be adaptable to the volatile schedule of professional sport

– Prepared to accommodate 7-day (February–March) and 6-day working weeks (April–October)

General

– Innovative mindset and ability to think critically

– Ability to handle confidential/sensitive information and exercise sound professional judgment

– Ability to withstand high-pressure environment and strenuous professional baseball schedule

– Proficiency in Spanish is beneficial but not mandatory

This position will be based in Tampa, FL and the successful applicant will not be permitted to publish baseball-related research.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of the employee. The New York Yankees are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

The New York Yankees require a Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, subject to exception under applicable law.