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We’re Hiring: Senior Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Manager

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Employment Type: Full-Time

What We Are Offering:

Salary- $120,000-$145,000 DOE

Full Benefits including Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, 401k

Are you ready to lead, build, and transform the future of anatomic pathology? This is a rare opportunity for an experienced laboratory leader to take charge of a growing operation while spearheading the build-out of a brand-new laboratory and the implementation of cutting-edge digital pathology systems across both histology and cytology. If you’re passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams, this role offers the visibility, autonomy, and growth potential to take your career to the next level.

Position Overview

The Senior Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for all histology and cytology services. This individual will play a critical role in designing, building, and launching a state-of-the-art laboratory, while driving the adoption of digital pathology solutions to enhance workflow efficiency, diagnostic quality, and scalability.

This is a highly impactful leadership role with direct influence over laboratory growth, financial performance, and long-term strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Leadership & Operations

• Lead day-to-day operations across histology and cytology, ensuring accuracy, quality, and turnaround time excellence
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing laboratory team
• Establish and optimize workflows, policies, and procedures to support growth and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards (CLIA, CAP, etc.)

New Lab Build-Out & Innovation

• Oversee the full lifecycle of a new laboratory build-out, including space planning, equipment selection, and workflow design
• Partner with executive leadership on capital planning and implementation timelines
• Lead the integration of digital pathology platforms for both histology and cytology, including scanning, image management, and system validation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and technology adoption

Financial & Strategic Management

• Manage laboratory budgets, forecasting, and cost control initiatives
• Analyze financial performance, productivity metrics, and operational KPIs
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth, service expansion, and operational efficiencies
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and long-term growth initiatives

Qualifications

• ASCP Certification (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive laboratory leadership experience in anatomic pathology
• Demonstrated expertise in both histology and cytology operations
• Proven experience managing laboratory finances, budgeting, and operational metrics
• Experience with laboratory start-ups, expansions, or major capital projects strongly preferred
• Exposure to or experience implementing digital pathology systems highly desirable
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Lead the creation of a brand-new, modern laboratory from the ground up
• Be at the forefront of digital pathology transformation
• High visibility role with direct impact on organizational growth and strategy
• Opportunity to build and shape your own team and culture
• Clear pathway for continued leadership growth within a rapidly expanding organization

Why Columbia, South Carolina?

Columbia offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and quality of life—featuring a growing healthcare sector, a vibrant downtown, and easy access to both mountains and coastlines. With a lower cost of living and a welcoming community, it’s an ideal place to grow your career and enjoy life outside of work.

If you’re a forward-thinking laboratory leader ready to build something exceptional and leave a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Position Overview

Join an excellent team of researchers dedicated to coming closer to the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, that no child will die at the dawn of life. The QAI4Bio (Quantum AI for Biology) Lab led by Dr. Christoph Gorgulla within the Center of Excellence for Data-Driven Discovery in the Structural Biology Department of St. Jude seeks a skilled and highly motivated wet lab Scientist or Postdoc with experience in ligand discovery. Our research group is focused on developing state-of-the-art computational methods for ligand/drug discovery, using machine learning, high-performance/cloud computing, quantum chemistry and quantum computing. Our lab also includes a wet lab dedicated to experimentally verifying the computationally predicted results in real-world drug discovery projects. St. Jude was named #2 on Forbes America's Dream Employers 2026 ( ).

As a (wet lab) Scientist or Postdoc, you will play a pivotal role in our team. This position is at the frontier of drug discovery, focusing to a large extend on the experimental validation of protein-ligand interactions. We will be targeting proteins associated with a range of areas, including epigenetic regulation, cancer, and other areas. You will work on producing high-quality proteins, designing and performing binding assays by biophysical methods (SPR, MST, ITC, BLI) or Fluorescence-based (i.e. FP, TR-FRET) methods, and optimizing workflows for ligand discovery. Depending on your skills, you might also work on structural studies (NMR, X-ray, cryo-EM, …) and use the state-of-the-art core facilities and centers dedicated to structural studies at St. Jude. In your role as lab manager you will be in charge of the day-to-day operations of the wet lab. Our lab is new, and you will be the first full-time team member in our wet lab. In addition, there is the “dry lab” where the computational/theoretical researchers will be located. 

In our lab, you will have the opportunity to lead collaborative projects, mentor junior scientists and students, and contribute to high-impact publications. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, and you will closely work with our computational and other wet-lab colleagues to validate and experimentally verify the predicted hit and lead compounds. By working together in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to multiple ligand/drug discovery projects and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and the world.

Preferred starting date: Spring 2026

Job Responsibilities

• Leading the wet lab experiments of our ligand/drug discovery projects with minimal to moderate supervision.
• Protein Production: Express and purify target proteins of interest, predominantly using bacterial expression systems, and in cases needed insect, or mammalian systems. Ensure production meets quality standards for downstream structural and functional studies.
• Binding Assays: Design and execute ligand-binding experiments, with a focus on biophysical assays and fluorescence-based assays, but also including cell-based assays. Optimize assay conditions for robust and reproducible results.
• Wet Lab Leadership/Management: Manage day-to-day operations of the wet lab. Mentoring and training wet lab members, including postdocs, graduate students, and technicians. Oversee equipment maintenance and inventory of reagents.
• Identify, process, organize, summarize, review, and report relevant data.
• Interacting with computational team members (who will mostly identify the hit and lead compounds computationally).
• Manuscript preparation, submission, and the review process will be part of the responsibilities (under the supervision of the PI), ensuring that the lab’s findings are disseminated to the scientific community.
• Actively collaborate with interdepartmental teams, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex scientific challenges.
• Present research findings to internal and external audiences (e.g. conferences), contributing to the hospital’s mission of advancing pediatric research.

About St. Jude

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. The first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Our 300 faculty work across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and population science in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment that includes a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. St. Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma” and Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work”. St. Jude is one of the best-funded research institutes in the US with an annual budget of over $2 billion per year ( ).

What We Will Offer You

Working at St. Jude is a remarkable experience in many ways, and you will be provided with many special perks.

• Mission and Purpose: At St. Jude, working is more than just a job — it’s a calling. Each member of St. Jude is united by a shared purpose: finding cures and saving children. In addition to the meaningful work you will undertake, we offer a range of perks to enhance your experience.
• Community and Belonging: St. Jude is like a warm family that welcomes you, to a large part because it is a Children’s hospital.
• The Best of Both Worlds – Industry and Academia: St. Jude provides academic freedom in research and industrial efficiency and resources. We have access to world-class shared resources/facilities led by expert scientists, coupled with state-of-the-art technology and funding, accelerating research productivity.
• World-Class Benefits: St. Jude offers a world-class benefits package ( ). Enjoy comprehensive healthcare, a competitive salary, tuition assistance for continued education, and exceptional work-life balance with ample paid time off.
• Professional Growth: You will have access to opportunities to enhance your professional growth in terms of scientific skills, soft skills, and your career (St. Jude has well defined career path).
• Diversity: St. Jude is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse scientific community, where everyone’s contributions are valued. More information is available here.
• Competitive Compensation: Embark on your journey with a competitive salary (depending on experience) comprehensive benefits and generous relocation assistance, reflecting our commitment to recognize and invest in talent. Furthermore, in Memphis/Tennessee, there is no income tax.
• Personalized Guidance: Dr. Gorgulla is committed to providing hands-on mentorship tailored to your needs and career aspirations. Whether you are refining scientific techniques or soft skills, you will have his full support.
• Modern Buildings and Spaces: Our research group and wet lab is located in the newest building of the campus, the Inspiration 4 – Advanced Research Center, that cost of $400 million to construct. 
• Additional Perks: St. Jude offers many special perks, such as an on-site gym, an employee pharmacy, and many others. To learn more about the unexpected perks of working at St. Jude, visit our website at  Employer

  
  

  • St. Jude Named #2 on Forbes America's Dream Employers: Jude is a Top Employer for Women: St. Jude is also among the top 10 employers for women in the US:  Jude is a high school and college students’ top “dream employer”: According to the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) 2018 Career Interest Survey:  .

  
  

  About Memphis

  
  

  St. Jude is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food, and culture. Living in Memphis provides several unique advantages, including:

  
  

  • Breathtaking Nature: Memphis provides unique nature and scenery, such as the Mississippi (the largest river in the US) or Shelby Farms Park, with which 4,500 acres is one of the largest urban parks in the country. See   for more details.
  • Its Culture: It is for instance the home of Elvis Presley. See   for more details on the cultural aspects.
  • It’s Affordability: Memphis is one of the most affordable cities in the US, meaning the same income will bring you farther than in other places in the US (for more details, see  ).

  
  

  For a video with testimonials about how new St. Jude members experienced Memphis, see here: (depending on experience)

• St. Jude offers a generous moving allowance to cover your costs related to your move to Memphis.
• St. Jude provides temporary housing at reduced costs for several months after your move. 

Requirements

• PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics or structural biology, drug discovery, or a related area.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the above position, please apply via LinkedIn and submit:

• Cover letter (PDF format, "FirstName LastName - CĹ.pdf", sent via LinkedIn Message)
• CV (PDF format, named as "FirstName LastName - CV.pdf", sent via LinkedIn Application System)

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Effector Analog & Power (EAP) Department is seeking an Engineering Lab Lead. This individual will collaborate closely with other Lab Leads, Engineering staff, and Technicians to ensure the Engineering Labs adhere to established company policies and provide hardware development support to program teams.

This position works closely with all levels of leadership in multiple organizations as well as managing lab utilization across various projects. As a member of the team, this position will lead day-to-day operation requirements in Engineering Labs, with a particular focus on safety, compliance, security, improvement, and program support. The Lab Lead owns the quality and performance of the EAP Department’s Engineering Labs.

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• Lab Operating Procedure (LOP) Management; provide direction for lab users on established policies.
• Management, coordination, and implementation of:
• Environmental Health and Safety standards
• Lab Operating Procedures
• Property tracking and calibration
• Personnel lab access lists and training matrices
• Take a proactive role in developing, understanding, and implementing common lab processes, tools, templates, and metrics.
• Oversee audit assessment preparation; Engineering Lab Objective Evaluation and Factory & Lab Assessment reviews; develop corrective action plans and assist in the development of long-range objectives.
• Safeguard classified/proprietary material, hardware, and documentation.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineer and Mathematics and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing safety, compliance, and processes in an Engineering, or similar, environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration or STEM field.
• Experience with chemical handling, metrology, and property control requirements and processes.
• Possess strong organizational, coordination, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exemplary oral communication and interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Leadership behaviors and willingness to make decisions and embrace change.
• Experience developing solutions and maintaining audit readiness procedures and goals for an organization.
• Experience working directly with engineers, technicians, and leadership in an engineering lab environment in the areas of safety, security, compliance, and property management.
• Experience with EHS, NISPOM, and Foreign Object Elimination processes.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
• Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

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RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below

• At least 3 years experience as a Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist; may consider HM Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist with at least two years Cath Lab experience of which at least one has been with HM

• ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist_PSV and
• CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and competency assessments
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

• Performs interventional and therapeutic radiologic procedures including but not limited to: peripheral and coronary angioplasty, stents, rotablators, artherectomy, laser, and coronary ultrasound; electrophysiology procedures including ablations and device implantation, fluoroscopy and cine modalities, as well as recommending various radiological techniques to maximize best visualization of patient’s cardiac anatomy.
• Actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as well as the control of radiation throughout procedures.
• Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various Radiologic concepts to maximize performance. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain procedures. Proactively identifies how to address these for optimum outcomes.

• Follows radiation safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Properly utilizes patient radiation protection and immobilization during diagnostic procedures. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. Complies with job, departmental and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.
• Ensures all imaging equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.

• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.

• Participates in departmental projects and shared governance activities.

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• Scrubs:
• Business professional:
• Other (department approved):

• On Call* Yes

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below

• At least 3 years experience as a Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist; may consider HM Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist with at least two years Cath Lab experience of which at least one has been with HM

• ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist_PSV and
  
• CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) and
  
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
  
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

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Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.