Clinical Lab Director

Position Title:

Clinical Lab Director

Department/School:

Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, & Nursing Programs, School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate:

$80,000 - $85,000

Job Summary:

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Physician Assistant (PA), and developing Nursing programs at Marist University seek a highly qualified individual to serve as the Clinical Laboratory Director. This position provides operational, educational, and research leadership for the university’s biomechanics and simulation needs, supporting the instructional and scholarly missions of the health professions programs. Working collaboratively with faculty across disciplines, the Director coordinates laboratory resources, ensures the effective functioning of research and teaching spaces, and supports the delivery of high-quality educational experiences that meet accreditation standards. The Director also oversees laboratory operations and staff, maintains equipment and facility readiness, facilitates data collection and analysis, and contributes to ongoing faculty research initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Biomechanics or related field, Engineering (biomedical or mechanical) or Computer Science, Health Sciences, Healthcare Education, Healthcare Admin, Medical Education, Nursing (MSN), Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS, MSPAS), Physical Therapy
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience managing clinical, teaching, research, or simulation laboratories in a higher education, healthcare, or research setting

Essential Functions:

• Direct and oversee the daily operations, scheduling, and resource allocation of simulation, instructional, research, and laboratory facilities supporting the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Nursing programs to ensure efficient, safe, and effective utilization.
• Supervise laboratory staff, student employees, and assistants; provide training, consultation, and technical support to faculty, staff, and students regarding laboratory equipment, simulation technologies, safety procedures, biomechanical systems, and research methodologies.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop, implement, facilitate, and evaluate simulation and laboratory-based learning experiences that support program learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and student competency development.
• Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory policies, procedures, and safety protocols; ensure compliance with institutional, professional, regulatory, and accreditation requirements; and maintain accurate records, reports, inventories, and assessment documentation.
• Manage laboratory and simulation equipment, technology, and software, including procurement, setup, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, inventory control, vendor coordination, and budget-related purchasing activities to maintain operational readiness.
• Provide technical, operational, and analytical support for faculty and student research activities, including biomechanical analysis, participant testing, data acquisition, data management, protocol implementation, and research-related reporting and dissemination. Analyze, organize, and communicate research and laboratory data through reports, presentations, and other scholarly or administrative formats.
• Advance laboratory, simulation, and research capabilities by evaluating emerging technologies, educational methodologies, and research practices; supporting program assessment efforts; and recommending improvements to facilities, services, and operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with simulation technologies, including high-fidelity manikins, standardized patient programs, audiovisual capture systems, scenario development, and simulation operations.
• Experience operating and maintaining biomechanics and human movement analysis equipment, such as motion capture systems, force plates, electromyography (EMG) systems, and/or wearable sensors and gait analysis technology.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment. 
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The School of Science combines scientific principles with practice through the application of knowledge, scientific literacy, and research. Students interested in the natural, physical, and health sciences have access to top facilities, as well as opportunities for internships, clinical rotations, and hands-on research. Working with dedicated faculty members, students gain the skills required to obtain prestigious awards, placement in top graduate schools, or careers in leading companies.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm; rare weekends and early hours

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.