School of Applied Health Lab Coordinator

School of Applied Health Lab Coordinator

Applied Health

Job # 556484

First Review Date: August 25, 2026

Open Until Filled

Anticipated Start Date: November 2, 2026

 

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(Job # 556484) Instructional Support Tech II, School of Applied Health Lab Coordinator, CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,595 – $6,694 per month (Step 1- Step 20), Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,595- $5,491 per month (Step 1-10). Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations.  This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan, permanent position, with a one-year probationary period in the Department of Applied Health.  This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits.

 

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, or 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