Remote Clinical Lab Technical Lead

LMSI, LLC dba Lighthouse Lab Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

15 days Paid Time Off to start

10 Paid Holidays

401(k) retirement plan with up to 4%匹

Company-paid Life + AD&D

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a Technical Consultant to serve as the technical lead for client projects and help plan, implement, optimize, and support clinical laboratory operations. The role involves providing guidance across start-ups, expansions, relocations, and process improvements, leveraging broad laboratory expertise.

The position requires weekly travel (~70%), remote work potential, and a strong background in clinical lab operations, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in clinical laboratory operations.
• Experience in hospital/health system or reference laboratory environments.
• Laboratory leadership experience preferred.
• ASCP or equivalent MLS/CLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel weekly (~70%) to client sites to support startups and implementations.
• Serves as the technical lead for assigned client laboratory projects and provides technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluates client laboratory operations, including workflow, staffing, testing processes, equipment, technology, quality systems, documentation, and regulatory compliance, and provides recommendations based on client needs and applicable requirements.
• Works with clients, instrument manufacturers, vendors, and other stakeholders to support laboratory planning, design, layout, build-out, relocation, and implementation projects.
• Develops and implements clinical laboratory workflows, operational processes, standard operating procedures, policies, and other technical documentation.
• Supports method development, method verification and validation, instrument validation, correlation studies, specimen stability studies, and other technical studies as required.
• Assists clients in achieving and maintaining compliance with CLIA and applicable accreditation, licensing, and regulatory requirements, including CAP, COLA, and state requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

MLS/CLS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Master’s degree in related field preferred

Job description

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a Technical Consultant to serve as the technical lead for client projects and help plan, implement, optimize, and support clinical laboratory operations. The role involves providing guidance across start-ups, expansions, relocations, and process improvements, leveraging broad laboratory expertise.

The position requires weekly travel (~70%), remote work potential, and a strong background in clinical lab operations, quality, and regulatory compliance.