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Wynn Hospital

Rad Tech - Cath Lab

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$3.1K/wk

Rad Tech,Radiology / Cardiology - Cath Lab Tech @ AHC White Oak Medical Center, City: Calverton ... Travelers are paid accurately through weekly direct deposit. We also offer a lucrative Referral ...

Labcorp

Specialty Lab Assistant - Histology

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Monitors supplies and inventory for areas of the lab as directed by management * Properly unpack and put away supplies and inventory Minimum Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent ...

Labcorp

Specialty Lab Assistant - Histology

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Monitors supplies and inventory for areas of the lab as directed by management * Properly unpack and put away supplies and inventory Minimum Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent ...

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How much do lab director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for lab director in Halethorpe, MD is $123,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,500.00 and $135,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lab director?

To thrive as a Lab Director, you typically need an advanced degree in a scientific discipline, extensive laboratory experience, and strong management skills. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), regulatory compliance protocols like CLIA or CAP, and quality assurance tools is crucial. Leadership, problem-solving, and excellent communication abilities distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure effective lab operations, regulatory adherence, and a high standard of scientific integrity and safety.

What are some common challenges a lab director faces when managing a multidisciplinary team?

Lab Directors often oversee teams composed of scientists, technicians, and administrative staff from diverse backgrounds. A key challenge is ensuring effective communication and collaboration across these disciplines, especially when balancing research priorities with regulatory compliance and resource allocation. Building a culture of transparency and continuous improvement helps address these challenges, as does providing ongoing professional development to team members. Proactively managing conflicts and aligning the team's goals with the lab's overall mission are also crucial responsibilities.

How much does a lab director make in the US?

A lab director in the US typically earns between $80,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on the industry, location, and level of experience. Salaries can be higher in specialized fields such as clinical or research laboratories, especially with advanced certifications and management responsibilities.

What does a lab director do?

A lab director oversees the operations, management, and safety of a laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards. They coordinate research activities, supervise staff, and may be involved in budgeting, equipment maintenance, and reporting. Strong leadership, scientific expertise, and knowledge of laboratory protocols are essential for this role.

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Project Engineer Staff (West Wing Lab Manager)

Lockheed Martin - US

College Park, MD • Hybrid

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

hackajob is collaborating with Lockheed Martin - US to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

WHAT WE'RE DOING

Here at Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems we take on the most demanding challenges in the world. We seek out innovative ideas and creative solutions to seemingly impossible problems facing our customers in the Mission Integrated Command & Control (MIC2) organization.

Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours.

THE WORK

Our Future Combat Systems team is seeking a full-time Project Engineer Staff (West Wing Lab Manager) to support development of the Integrated Combat System (ICS) and manage daily lab activity within the US Navy's West Wing test site.

In this role, you will have responsibility for the following:

  • Overall responsibility for day-to-day operations of the Mod X test team and suite within the West Wing
  • Direct interface with engineering, users, and site leads
  • Maintain overall schedule for all projects being planned for West Wing
  • Define and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to include, but not limited to: Scheduling, Configuration Management, Test Procedures, Test Reports, etc.
  • Define lab requirements based on Use Cases collected from development teams, baseline deployment efforts, and capability demonstrations
  • Manage/deconflict priorities across efforts and escalate scheduling conflicts to Forge Development Environment (FDE) Lead
  • Coordinate across site, security, hardware and software leads to support lab requirements (Test Suite Access and Training, Role-Based Access Management, Customer Tour/Demo Support, Equipment Installation/Classification, etc.)
  • Ensure lab policy is upheld through periodic walk throughs and inspection (Food & Drink Policy, prohibited items, safety issues, general lab cleanliness)
  • Manage Site Readiness and Equipment Status, including: Basic equipment troubleshooting to identify appropriate team(s) for resolution, driving trouble tickets to closure, equipment dispositioning
  • Plan and track site updates to support testing and lab configuration management
  • Produce bi-weekly status report to FDE Lead

This role will be based out of the US Navy's Forge Software Factory located in College Park, MD.

WHY JOIN US

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or closely related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience managing complex lab environments or engineering projects with demonstrable success in schedule coordination and multi-disciplinary stakeholder engagement
  • Strong knowledge of configuration management, procedure documentation, and lab safety/security protocols
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to obtain & maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance at the SECRET level. U.S. Citizenship required.

Desired Skills

  • Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or closely related technical field
  • Ability to effectively communicate across internal and external stakeholders
  • Substantial working knowledge of the system development lifecycle and equipment lifecycle management
  • Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills for hardware, software, and networking issues in a lab setting
  • Experience managing test sites and test activities
  • Experience working in a DevSecOps environment
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
  • Experience with modern software development/deployment architectures (Microservices, Containerization, Kubernetes, etc.)

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Systems Engineering: System of Systems Integration

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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