Performance Lab Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION
Performance Lab ManagerLOCATION
On-site at Nutrabolt Headquarters, Austin, TXDEPARTMENT
Alive and Well - Nutrabolt Performance LabPOSITION TYPE
Full-timeREPORTS TO
Alive and Well Nutrabolt Facility ManagerCOMPENSATION
$85,000 - $110,000 annuallyTARGET START DATE
November 2, 2026Work 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