Laboratory Manager, Biomechanics

The opportunity
As a Lab Manager you will provide effective and efficient management of the labs and equipment to facilitate the support of high-quality teaching, work-based learning, and research and innovation activities within the area of Biomechanics. You will be responsible for a small team of technical staff and ensure appropriate technical support is available for teaching, work-based learning, research, and innovation projects.
You will be an exceptional, suitably qualified individual who is able to prepare and assist academic staff with demonstrations and support practical activities; this will include video and audio footage collection and gathering of sports material on campus or off campus. It is essential that you have a significant grasp of the academic Learning and Teaching & Research and Innovation), technical and/or professional nature of Biomechanics and can communicate this with clarity.
What we are looking for
Postgraduate qualification in Biomechanics or relevant discipline.
Experience of providing sport biomechanics support and managing Health and Safety in the labs and associated areas.
Knowledge of Sport biomechanics equipment including appropriate computer hardware and software packages for data collection (Vicon Nexus, CodaMotion, Qualysis, or similar) and data analysis (Visual 3, Matlab, MathCAD or similar)
Ability to undertake operational management of the facility through the day-to-day line management of the technical support staff.
Experience in managing the budget allocation and ensure that value for money is achieved and service contracts are re-negotiated.
Ability to lead a team, planning and prioritising work to ensure that objectives are met.
Ability to oversee and develop all training for staff and students working in the labs; instructing, supervising, and managing the technical team, including those supported by externally generated funding.
Ability to identify areas for improvement and to use initiative and problem-solving skills to improve performance.
Ability to mentor and supervise staff and students operating in the facility, working in collaboration with academic staff.
Ability to timetable, plan and implement lab activities, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of lab function in pursuit of approved academic and innovation objectives. Co-ordinate the biomechanics space.
Ability to explore and evaluate new technology to enhance current practice to support academic / research staff and students on the innovative use and application of the use of techniques, equipment and processes.
Discuss student progress with academic staff. Provide feedback to academic staff on a student’s ability to progress and their skill level.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.
The Sport Biomechanics team have an international reputation for world leading research, learning and teaching and innovation delivering an excellent experience for both students and staff. We believe our employees are our biggest asset and we see investing in talent as vital to sustainable growth and success. We are therefore committed to improving and developing our colleagues and offer a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. We support each other, we are kind to one another, and we are one team; we are One Cardiff Met. We encourage and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best.
In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:
Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
Flexible and remote working opportunities.
Excellent family friendly policies.
Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
Access to all library facilities.
Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Professor Gareth Irwin Head of Biomechanics (girwin@cardiffmet.ac.uk)
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
Further information
Please visit our staff recruitment website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.

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