Technical Consultant, Clinical Laboratory

LMSI, LLC dba Lighthouse Lab Services; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off: 15 days to start

10 company-paid holidays

401(k) Company match up to 4%

Life and AD&D, disability coverage

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services seeks a Technical Consultant to lead clinical laboratory operations projects remotely with weekly client travel (~70%). You will plan, implement, optimize, and support lab start-ups, expansions, and process improvements across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, immunology and toxicology.

You will assess operations, develop practical recommendations, write SOPs, support method validation, ensure CLIA/CAP/COLA compliance, and present findings to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in clinical laboratory operations with broad knowledge across testing disciplines.
• Hands-on experience with method development, verification/validation, instrument implementation, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of CLIA, CAP, COLA accreditation standards and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead client laboratory projects as technical lead, guiding plans, implementations, and improvements.
• Assess client operations, workflows, staffing, and testing processes; develop practical recommendations.
• Develop and implement lab workflows, SOPs, policies, and technical documentation.
• Support method development, validations, and instrument deployment; perform correlation and stability studies.

Skills

7+ years exp in CL operations

Analytical and problem-solving

Business communication

Project leadership

Client-facing presentation

Adaptability to laboratory settings

Education

Master's or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field

MLS(ASCP)/MT/CLS credentials preferred

Job description

Technical Consultant, Clinical Laboratory Operations (Remote | Weekly Travel (~70%))

Salary: $90,000-105,000 | Full-time + Benefits

Lighthouse Lab Services helps organizations build, operate, optimize, and grow high-performing laboratories. We value collaboration, community, quality, and innovation, and we're committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients and the patients ultimately impacted by our work.

We're seeking a Technical Consultant to join our Consulting Team. This role serves as the technical lead for assigned client projects, working directly with clients to plan, implement, optimize, and support clinical laboratory operations. The Technical Consultant applies practical clinical laboratory experience to a broad range of consulting engagements, including laboratory start-ups, expansions, relocations, operational assessments, equipment and technology implementations, test menu development, workflow optimization, validations, quality and regulatory compliance, and laboratory process improvement. The ideal candidate is an experienced clinical laboratory professional with broad technical knowledge across multiple clinical laboratory testing disciplines, hands‑on experience leading laboratory operations, and the ability to assess complex laboratory environments and deliver practical solutions for clients. Experience spanning areas such as chemistry, hematology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and toxicology is preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Travel weekly (~70%) to client sites to support laboratory start-ups, implementations, and operational improvement projects.
• Serve as the technical lead for assigned client laboratory projects, providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Independently assess client laboratory operations, including workflows, staffing, testing processes, equipment, technology, quality systems, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Develop practical recommendations based on client needs and applicable requirements.
• Work with clients, instrument manufacturers, vendors, and other stakeholders to support laboratory planning, design, layout, build‑out, relocation, and implementation projects.
• Develop and implement clinical laboratory workflows, operational processes, standard operating procedures, policies, and other technical documentation.
• Support method development, method verification and validation, instrument implementation and validation, correlation studies, specimen stability studies, troubleshooting, and other technical studies as required.
• Provide technical expertise across multiple laboratory disciplines, including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and toxicology.
• Assist clients in achieving and maintaining compliance with CLIA and applicable accreditation, licensing, and regulatory requirements, including CAP, COLA, and state‑specific requirements.
• Present technical findings, assessment results, and recommendations to laboratory leadership and other client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams and client personnel to identify opportunities to improve laboratory performance, quality, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

Education and Credentials

A master's degree, Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS), Ph.D., or another relevant advanced degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Laboratory Medicine, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Professional credentials such as MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), CLS, or an equivalent medical laboratory science certification are strongly preferred.

Experience and Technical Expertise

• Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in clinical laboratory operations, with demonstrated technical expertise and a broad understanding of laboratory testing and operations.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience across multiple clinical laboratory testing disciplines, including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and/or toxicology. Candidates with broad generalist laboratory experience spanning multiple testing areas are strongly preferred.
• Experience in a hospital, health system, physician group, reference laboratory, or similarly complex clinical laboratory environment.
• Previous laboratory leadership experience as a Technical Supervisor, Technical Director, Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Director, Administrative Laboratory Director, or in a comparable role is strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with method development, method verification and validation, instrument implementation, troubleshooting, and laboratory process improvement.
• Practical working knowledge of CLIA requirements, CAP and COLA accreditation standards, and applicable state laboratory regulations.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, executive presence, and strong interpersonal skills when representing Lighthouse Lab Services to clients, building trust and confidence through clear communication, sound judgment, and a polished, client‑focused approach.
• Ability to independently evaluate laboratory operations, identify technical and operational challenges, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical findings into practical solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and present findings and recommendations to laboratory leadership, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project responsibilities, collaborate with diverse teams, and adapt to different laboratory environments and client needs.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports, validation documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to travel approximately 70% of the time, including weekly travel to client locations.

Why Join Lighthouse?

At Lighthouse Lab Services, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clinical laboratories, solve complex technical challenges, and help clients improve laboratory operations and performance. Our full‑time benefits package includes:

Day 1 Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off: 15 days to start, including vacation and sick time
• Paid Holidays: 10 company‑paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Company match of up to 4%
• Company‑Paid Insurance: Life and AD&D, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid Volunteer Time Off: Opportunities to give back to your community
• Leave Benefits: Partially paid medical leave and paid parental leave

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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 regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities. If at any time during the application process, you need accommodation, please contact for assistance.

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