Performance Lab Manager

Salary

$85k – $110k/yr

Location

Austin, TX

Workplace

Onsite

Type

Full-time

Seniority

Manager

Education

PhD

Closing date

Today

Source

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Performance Lab Manager

LOCATION On-site at Nutrabolt Headquarters, Austin, TX	DEPARTMENT Alive and Well — Nutrabolt Performance Lab
POSITION TYPE Full-time	REPORTS TO Alive and Well Nutrabolt Facility Manager
COMPENSATION $85,000 – $110,000 annually	TARGET START DATE November 2, 2026

Work schedule: standard business hours, with some early-morning and evening flexibility to accommodate client testing schedules.
 

POSITION SUMMARY

Alive and Well operates the Nutrabolt Performance Lab, a state-of-the-art physiology lab at Nutrabolt’s Austin headquarters, in partnership with Nutrabolt. The Performance Lab Manager owns the lab’s day-to-day operations and performance: delivering concierge health and performance testing — body composition (DEXA) scanning, VO2 max and metabolic testing, cognitive/neuro testing, and biomarker testing — while managing the lab’s operating results, compliance, vendor relationships, and partner coordination. The Manager ensures safe, accurate, and consistent delivery of every testing service and a high-quality experience for Nutrabolt employees and VIP guests.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

Lab Management

• Owns day-to-day operation of the Nutrabolt Performance Lab
• Tracks testing volume, revenue, and expenses against plan; prepares the operating data behind the detailed monthly P&L Alive and Well provides to Nutrabolt
• Manages supplies and inventory; coordinates equipment maintenance, service, and vendor relationships
• Runs the Nutrabolt employee testing program, including scheduling, promotion, and engagement in coordination with Nutrabolt
• Serves as the day-to-day point of contact for Nutrabolt and for Central Athlete’s coaching team
• Maintains and follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each testing service; leads SOP development and revision as new services launch

Testing Services

• Administers DEXA body composition scans per manufacturer guidelines and Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) protocols, including operator positioning/shielding requirements
• Performs and logs daily DEXA calibration checks and phantom scans per RSO quality-control requirements
• Administers VO2 max and resting metabolic rate testing (treadmill and bike protocols), grip strength, and related performance assessments
• Administers cognitive/neuro testing (e.g., CNS Vital Signs) per established protocols
• Coordinates biomarker/blood testing with Alive and Well’s nursing team
• Exports device data into the AI Performance Report System, quality-checks generated reports, and delivers results to clients; routes biomarker results and anything requiring clinical judgment to the Medical Director

Client Experience and Compliance

• Manages client scheduling, intake, consent forms, and results communication via the lab’s scheduling/EMR software
• Protects the confidentiality of client health information, with particular discretion given that many clients are Nutrabolt employees and executives
• Maintains a clean, organized, client-ready lab environment and testing equipment
• Escalates abnormal situations or equipment issues to the RSO and Medical Director per protocol
• Other lab operations duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field (PhD preferred, not required)
• ACSM-EP, ACSM-CEP, or NSCA-CSCS certification required
• Holds, or obtains, a Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist permit or ISCD Bone Densitometry Technologist certification meeting Texas DSHS training-hour requirements
• Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required
• Experience administering physiological/performance testing (VO2 max, body composition, etc.) preferred
• Experience managing operations, budgets, or staff in a clinical, lab, or client-facing service setting preferred
• Comfortable with clinical/lab software (scheduling, EMR, data entry) and Excel
• Strong communication skills with clients, corporate partners, and clinical/scientific staff
• Detail-oriented; comfortable following strict SOPs/QC protocols in a regulated, radiation-producing-device environment

SKILLS

• Genuine passion for health, fitness, and client service
• Self-motivated, methodical, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills; comfortable managing multiple testing modalities and operational priorities in a single day
• Positive, professional demeanor suited to a concierge, high-touch client environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move testing equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to position clients for DEXA scans and to monitor and spot clients during treadmill and bike testing

WORK ENVIRONMENT

On-site physiology lab at Nutrabolt Headquarters in Austin, TX, a corporate campus setting. Some early-morning and evening flexibility required to accommodate client schedules. Involves operating a radiation-producing (DEXA) device under RSO oversight.
 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range: $85,000 – $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience and credentials.
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.
 

BENEFITS

Full-Time Employment Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible after 90 days)
• Paid time off
• Discounts on wellness and clinic services including acupuncture, massage, facials, lymphatic therapies, Vitamin shots and IVs, advanced aesthetics, functional medicine appointments and more
• Complimentary holistic services including sauna, cold plunge, vibroacoustic and red-light therapy and more (based on same day availability)
• 40% off supplements

CORE VALUES

We have Service in Our Heart: We approach every guest and team member with genuine care and selfless intent.
We are Curious: We seek to understand - continually growing in knowledge and awareness to better serve others.
We are Humble: We lead with openness and love, setting aside ego in pursuit of what’s best for the whole.
We are Collaborative: We recognize the power of connection and rely on one another to fulfill our shared purpose.
Our core values aren’t just words on a wall; they shape how we show up for our guests, team, and community every day. Not only do we support and elevate our guests in having a high-quality experience – we consider our team to be part of our family.
 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alive and Well is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
 

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