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Beacon Health System

Phlebotomy/Lab Assist (EGH)

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

Reports to Laboratory Director. Collects, accessions, requisitions and processes specimens for testing. Ensures that lab requisitions are appropriately completed and authorized and obtains pertinent ...

Arrow Healthcare Staffing

Travel Cath Lab Tech

Mishawaka, IN · On-site

$2.0K - $2.8K/wk

Specialty: Cath Lab Technologist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: ASAP ... We offer direct hospital contracts and all of the top benefits in the marketplace today. Benefits

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How much do lab director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for lab director in Niles, MI is $114,584.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,300.00 and $125,900.00 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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Infographic showing various Lab Director job openings in Niles, MI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,584 per year, or $55.1 per hour.

Learning Lab Coordinator and Building Tech

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation

Mishawaka, IN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff
Date Posted:
7/6/2026
Location:
Meadow`s Edge Elementary School
Position: BUILDING LEVEL TECHNICIAN/LEARNING LAB COORDINATOR Work Schedule:
Variable (per location), 199 work days/ 207 days with paid holidays, 29 hours per week
Evaluation: after 90-days, thereafter annually
Reports to: Principal & Director of Information Technology
Compensation: Elementary Auxiliary Level III
Summary: Building Technician/Learning Lab Coordinators serves as a team member under the direction of the School Principal. Main duties will include hardware/software support, troubleshooting issues concerning hardware/software and maintaining a high level of customer service. Coordinate use of instructional software in the Learning Lab. Manage and maintain student data information for educational software. Supervise students in the Learning Lab and classrooms.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Provide first line troubleshooting, evaluation, and resolution of any technical problem by:
  • Resolving the problem within fifteen minutes or submitting a work order describing the specifics and attempted resolution;
  • Performing minor technical repairs or replacements to monitors, input devices, peripherals, computer cards, etc.;
  • Assisting end users in resolving software issues, including local software re-installation or application training;
  • Serving as the contact person to whom technical problems are reported and managing the building level work order process.
  1. Provide basic network support by:
  • Performing maintenance such as back up, set-up and maintenance of user accounts, printer configurations, and installation of networked applications;
  • Updating and maintaining assigned passwords and folders.
  1. Document and properly communicate instances of failure, repair, installation, and removal of hardware.
  2. Find a solution to a problem, submit a work order, if necessary, describing specifics of a problem and attempted solutions. Coordinate purchasing for the Learning Lab.
  3. Assist users in resolving software conflicts and issues.
  4. Train employees in the use of the lab and its software.
  5. Organize, administer, and assess computerized testing for students. Maintain records on student progress.
  6. Produce or assist teachers in producing reports on student achievement. Coordination of ISTEP materials, if needed.
  7. Maintain Confidentiality.
  8. Monitor safety procedures in the Learning Lab: fire, disaster, shelter in place, and code blue drills, and monitor cameras.
  9. Act as a liaison between faculty and students.
  10. Task assignments for this position are made by the building administrator and/or Director of IT (or Director's Corporate IT designate)according to each school's specific needs. The building administrator may have additional input in identifying other preferred qualifications and/or appropriate duties that may exceed those described above.
  • Installation of software ensuring legality of licensing;
  • Participation in staff development activities to improve and update technical knowledge and skills and to better serve users;
  • Attending departmental staff meetings.

13. Respond to crises and provide aid in accordance with business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
14. Maintain Confidentiality.
Qualification Requirements:
1. At least sixty credit hours or must take and pass the Paraprofessional test, in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Law.
2. Technical skills and abilities with computer hardware and software.
3. Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to be flexible.
4. Willingness to participate in on-going training to improve and/or develop job-related skills.
5. Strong Organizational Skills. Ability to be flexible.
6. Excellent work habits, attendance record and successfully complete and pass all criminal history and child abuse clearances.
7. Shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.
Physical Ability ~ Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Sensory Requirements ~ Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. All tasks require oral communications ability.
Environmental Factors ~ The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
  • Tasks are regularly performed without potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as temperature and noise extremes, odors, humidity, vibrations, traffic hazards, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however the noise level can vary depending upon daily activity, but will still remain within the acceptable noise level range

Mental Effort ~ Normal Concentration/intensity, which may include prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.
~ When duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.
The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.

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