Biomechanist

Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Biomechanist
Department: High Performance
Reports to: Director of Sports Science
Status: Exempt
Primary Objective: This position would be under the direction of the Director of Sports Science for the Seattle Mariners. The Biomechanist will be responsible for improving athlete performance and augmenting player development using specific tools and principles originating from biomechanics to quantify baseball mechanics. The Biomechanist will help drive and support sports science initiatives by collecting and analyzing critical data and creating tools that can help the organization form a better understanding of the role of biomechanics in player development, longitudinal tracking and performance optimization.
Essential Functions:

• Develop and support biomechanical testing and assessments across all player positions and competitive levels.
• Collect and analyze biomechanics data using both on field and off-field technologies to support performance initiatives, injury risk assessments, and monitoring initiatives.
• Participate in the creation of new laboratory tools, methods and procedures that will streamline data acquisition and cross-functional initiatives.
• Optimize research and lead the data collection process.
• Facilitate and collaborate on technology validation and testing.
• Collaborate with various internal teams to create screening and reporting tools that facilitate athlete performance, development, injury prevention, and rehabilitation initiatives.
• Translate the data collection and testing results into direct and actionable applications across various departments within baseball operations.
• Support and assist in the development of a robust program to investigate athlete insights and authenticate athlete performance benefits.
• Support other sports science initiatives across the organization.
• Process biomechanics data and integrate it into internal databases.

Education and Experience:

• A graduate degree or 3+ years of experience in biomechanics, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related fields.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):

• Demonstrates through their actions and interactions with others a commitment to the Mariner Purpose, Mission and Values.
• A passion for sports (is a plus)
• Strong technical skills and experience with biomechanical equipment and data management along with proficiency in collecting data on human subjects. Including but not limited to: markered and/or markerless motion capture, force plates, inertial sensors, musculoskeletal modeling, camera tracking/AI, and EMG.
• High level proficiency in taking complex test data and distilling it into useful and meaningful information.
• A high level of proficiency and experience with coding (R, Matlab, Python, SQL, Matlab, Labview, or other coding languages).
• Experience using OpenSim, Visual3D, and other relevant biomechanics software.
• The desire to innovate and take responsibility for results.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Details oriented, able to prioritize tasks and work under pressure while successfully meeting deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to effectively present technical information and respond to questions from non-technical groups.

Physical Activities and Working Conditions Necessary to Perform Essential Functions:

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be available to start by January 2, 2024.

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