Lab Technologist

Insight Global; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a lab specialist in Franklin Lakes, NJ, to support the development and validation of innovative in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices. The role involves ensuring product safety and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have at least 5 years of laboratory experience and a Bachelor's degree. This is a contract position offering a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a laboratory environment required.
• Experience with manual differential testing is essential.
• Familiarity with instrument validation/qualification for clinical labs is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, testing, and reporting of new or updated IVD devices.
• Operate and maintain a variety of lab instruments and platforms.
• Lead and manage clinical studies and complaint investigations.
• Conduct Clinical Software Validations and instrument qualifications.
• Apply quality and regulatory standards to lab processes.
• Troubleshoot technical issues using scientific judgment.
• Work cross-functionally with various teams.

Skills

5+ years experience in a laboratory environment

Manual differential testing experience

Experience with new instrument validation/qualification

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

IG is seeking a lab specialist that will focus on supporting the development and validation of innovative in‑vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices. This position plays a key role in ensuring product safety, performance, and regulatory compliance, while collaborating across departments to drive innovation.

Base Pay Range

$35.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Support the design, testing, and reporting of new or updated IVD devices.
• Operate and maintain a variety of lab instruments and platforms.
• Lead and manage clinical studies and complaint investigations.
• Conduct Clinical Software Validations (CSV) and instrument qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Apply quality and regulatory standards (GLP, GCP, ISO) to lab processes.
• Troubleshoot technical issues using scientific judgment.
• Work cross‑functionally with teams in manufacturing, marketing, quality, and regulatory.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years experience in a laboratory environment.
• Manual differential testing experience.
• Experience with new instrument validation/qualification as it relates to best practices for IQ/OQ/PQ in the clinical lab.
• Bachelor's Degree.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Science

Job Location

Franklin Lakes, NJ

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