Technical Consultant, Clinical Laboratory

LMSI dba Lighthouse Lab Services•Charlotte, NC

7d•Remote

About The Position

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a Technical Consultant to join its Consulting Team. The role serves as the technical lead for assigned client projects, working directly with clients to plan, implement, optimize, and support clinical laboratory operations. The consultant applies practical clinical laboratory experience across engagements such as laboratory start-ups, expansions, relocations, operational assessments, equipment and technology implementations, test menu development, workflow optimization, validations, quality and regulatory compliance, and process improvement. The position involves approximately 70% weekly travel to client sites. The ideal candidate is an experienced clinical laboratory professional with broad technical knowledge across multiple testing disciplines, hands-on laboratory operations leadership experience, and the ability to assess complex laboratory environments and deliver practical solutions. Experience in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and toxicology is preferred. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $90,000–$105,000 annually. The company offers medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one; paid time off and holidays; a 401(k) with company match; company-paid insurance; paid volunteer time; and leave benefits.

Requirements

At least seven years of progressive experience in clinical laboratory operations, with demonstrated technical expertise and a broad understanding of laboratory testing and operations.
Hands-on experience across multiple clinical laboratory testing disciplines, including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and/or toxicology.
Experience in a hospital, health system, physician group, reference laboratory, or similarly complex clinical laboratory environment.
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.
Professionalism, executive presence, and strong interpersonal skills when representing the company to clients.
Ability to independently evaluate laboratory operations, identify technical and operational challenges, and develop actionable recommendations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.
Professional credentials such as MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), CLS, or an equivalent medical laboratory science certification.
Broad generalist laboratory experience spanning multiple testing areas.
Previous laboratory leadership experience as a Technical Supervisor, Technical Director, Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Director, Administrative Laboratory Director, or in a comparable role.

Responsibilities

Travel weekly (approximately 70%) to client sites to support laboratory start-ups, implementations, and operational improvement projects.
Serve as technical lead for assigned client laboratory projects and provide guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
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 on 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.
Provide technical expertise across laboratory disciplines, including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and toxicology.
Assist clients with 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.