Technical Consultant, Clinical Laboratory
About The Position
Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a Technical Consultant to serve as the technical lead for assigned clinical laboratory client projects. The role works directly with clients to plan, implement, optimize, and support laboratory operations, applying 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 consultant independently evaluates laboratory environments and develops practical recommendations tailored to client needs and applicable requirements. The role provides technical expertise across multiple laboratory disciplines and supports clients with operational planning, technical studies, regulatory compliance, and laboratory performance improvement. Weekly travel to client locations is expected, at approximately 70%. This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $90,000–$105,000 and benefits. Lighthouse Lab Services describes its values as collaboration, community, quality, and innovation, and its commitment to providing exceptional service to clients and the patients affected by its work.
Requirements
- At least seven years of progressive experience in clinical laboratory operations, with demonstrated technical expertise and 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.
- 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 clearly communicate technical information 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.
- High level of professionalism, executive presence, and interpersonal skills when representing the company to clients, with clear communication, sound judgment, and a polished, client-focused approach.
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% of the time, to client sites to support laboratory start-ups, implementations, and operational improvement projects.
- Serve as technical lead for assigned client laboratory projects and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Independently assess client laboratory workflows, staffing, testing processes, equipment, technology, quality systems, documentation, and regulatory compliance, and develop practical recommendations.
- Work with clients, instrument manufacturers, vendors, and other stakeholders on laboratory planning, design, layout, build-out, relocation, and implementation.
- Develop and implement 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 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on Day 1.
- 15 days of paid time off to start, including vacation and sick time.
- 10 company-paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 4%.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid volunteer time off.
- Partially paid medical leave.
- Paid parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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