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Muscle Lab Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

... lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care ... Manages the patient's behavior during the acquisition of data, such as reduction of muscle artifact ...

Neurophysiological Tech

Romeoville, IL ยท On-site

$24.02 - $36.03/hr

... lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care ... Manages thepatient'sbehavior during the acquisitionof data, such as reduction of muscle artifact ...

Neurophysiological Tech

Romeoville, IL ยท On-site

$24.02 - $36.03/hr

... lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care ... Manages the patient's behavior during the acquisition of data, such as reduction of muscle artifact ...

Respiratory Therapist

Quincy, IL ยท On-site

$50 - $74/hr

... lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care ... muscle testing, and other diagnostic testing as ordered.Explain and demonstrate testing procedures ...

Respiratory Therapist

Quincy, IL ยท On-site

$23.81 - $35.72/hr

... lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care ... muscle testing, and other diagnostic testing as ordered. * Explain and demonstrate testing ...

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Muscle Lab information

What is a Muscle Lab?

A Muscle Lab is a specialized facility or clinic focused on muscle health, recovery, and performance optimization. These labs typically offer services such as sports massage, cryotherapy, compression therapy, and other treatments designed to aid muscle recovery and enhance athletic performance. Muscle Labs are often used by athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals recovering from injuries to improve muscle function and reduce soreness. The staff may include physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other health professionals. Services and treatments can vary, so it's recommended to check with the specific Muscle Lab for a detailed list of offerings.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by professionals working in a Muscle Lab setting?

Professionals working in a Muscle Lab, such as exercise physiologists or research assistants, are typically involved in conducting physiological assessments, collecting and analyzing muscle performance data, and ensuring the proper calibration and maintenance of lab equipment. A common challenge is managing multiple ongoing research projects or assessments while maintaining accuracy and adherence to safety protocols. Teamwork is essential, as staff often collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and participants to facilitate studies and interpret results. This environment offers opportunities for career growth in research, clinical practice, or sports science, especially for those who develop strong technical and communication skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Muscle Lab technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Muscle Lab Technician, you need a solid background in exercise science, anatomy, physiology, and laboratory procedures, often supported by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with lab equipment for muscle testing, data analysis software, and safety protocols is essential. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and teamwork are vital soft skills to excel in this environment. These competencies ensure accurate testing, reliable data, and safe, collaborative research or clinical outcomes.

What is the difference between Muscle Lab vs Personal Trainer?

AspectMuscle LabPersonal Trainer
CertificationsCertified strength and conditioning specialists, sports science degreesCertified personal trainer certifications (e.g., NASM, ACE)
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, specialized training centersGyms, fitness centers, private training sessions
Industry UsageResearch, sports performance, advanced training programsGeneral fitness, weight loss, muscle building for clients

Muscle Lab professionals focus on scientific research, advanced training techniques, and performance optimization, often working in labs or specialized facilities. Personal trainers work directly with clients in gyms or private settings, providing personalized fitness guidance. While both roles promote physical health, Muscle Lab roles are more research-oriented, whereas personal trainers focus on individual client fitness goals.

Data Operations - World Model Lab

This is Growth

Mundelein, IL โ€ข On-site

Other

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Vendor Operations & Technical Account Manager, Data

Up to $350k + Equity


Our client is building real-time world models AI that simulates reality rather than generating clips of it. They just raised one of the largest rounds in the category, and 50+ data vendors are knocking on their door. Nobody owns that door. That's this job.


The role


The mandate is to 10x the lab's data estate across six-plus modalities, from web-scale video to high-fidelity robotics demonstration data, over the next four quarters. You'll build and run the entire vendor operation: qualify the landscape, negotiate terms, and maintain the operational muscle to execute acquisition and delivery deals in parallel. You'll know what a dataset should cost, why one vendor's collection methodology beats another's, and how to structure an agreement when no one can forecast volume yet.


What you'll do


  • Map and qualify the vendor landscape: engage the top 2โ€“3 vendors per data category; keep the rest deliberately warm
  • Negotiate contractual terms, end-to-end pricing models, quality SLAs, delivery terms, and SOW and contract review
  • Build optionality into agreements: structures that let the lab return in a month, ready for 2x volume, without renegotiating from scratch
  • Maintain a living vendor directory and run multiple acquisition deals in parallel
  • Own commercial relationships as spend scales: performance management, escalation, renegotiation
  • Build the vendor management playbook from scratch; this is the lab's first dedicated commercial data seat


What you bring


  • Real commercial ownership of data or technical services: you've priced engagements, negotiated terms, redlined SOWs, and managed delivery against them
  • Vendor-side experience at a data provider serving AI labs, a consulting delivery background (manager/senior manager at the Accenture/Deloitte/EY tier), or buy-side procurement of custom datasets
  • Enough technical fluency to judge how data is produced and whether it's worth the price
  • Operational ability to run many workstreams in parallel without compromising quality
  • Bay Area-based or relocating to the Bay Area, where the vendor ecosystem lives


Bonus: delivery/engagement leadership at an AI training-data vendor; technical foundation before consulting; robotics, video or multimodal data exposure.