Molecular Technologist: High-Throughput CLIA Lab

Lighthouse Lab Services; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Comprehensive Benefits

1st shift M-F

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services seeks a skilled Molecular Technologist to support daily operations in a fast-growing, high-complexity laboratory. You will perform high-complexity testing, review patient results, and maintain instrumentation ensuring QC and calibration across departments.

The ideal candidate has hands-on molecular lab experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with clinicians.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, or related field.
• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 1–3+ years of hands-on clinical laboratory experience, including high-complexity testing preferably in a molecular settings with UTI/STI panels.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity testing across multiple departments in accordance with CLIA standards and internal SOPs.
• Review, verify, and release patient results with accuracy; serve as the escalation point for complex testing questions and troubleshooting.
• Maintain instrumentation through QC, calibration, and routine maintenance, flag issues early and follow through on resolution.

Skills

Molecular testing

Troubleshooting

Clear communicator

Process-oriented

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Clinical Laboratory Science/Biology or related field

ASCP certification preferred

Tools

QuantStudio

KingFisher Flex

GeneXpert

Job description

Lighthouse Lab Services seeks a skilled Molecular Technologist to support daily operations in a fast-growing, high-complexity laboratory. You will perform high-complexity testing, review patient results, and maintain instrumentation ensuring QC and calibration across departments.

The ideal candidate has hands-on molecular lab experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with clinicians.