Technical Lab Specialist

Lighthouse Lab Services is currently seeking a Technical Lab Specialist with strong chemistry experience to work with an up and coming clinical laboratory at the forefront of scientific innovation! We are looking for candidates who have experience with Beckman chemistry analyzers.

The Technical Lab Specialist plays a key role in the clinical laboratory providing scientific support for assay development validation and implementation of new methodologies. This position involves planning conducting experiments analyzing data and documenting findings. Working closely with the Laboratory Director Director of Laboratory Operations and R&D Scientist the Technical Lab Specialist ensures the highest standards in laboratory innovation and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive improvements in existing methods and implement validated new technologies.

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation of all experimental data and laboratory activities.

• Organize and analyze validation data prepare reports for publication and participate in internal presentations.

• Assist in evaluating selecting and implementing laboratory equipment software and reagent systems.

• Train laboratory personnel in method principles instrumentation and best practices.

• Address customer inquiries and contribute to the development of new tests and services

Essential Duties:

• Oversee laboratory instrumentation improvements and maintenance ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Investigate recommend and conduct training on laboratory assays and equipment.

• Enhance lab quality efficiency and workflow through continuous process improvements.

• Manage instrumentation procurement installation and validation collaborating with IT for seamless integration.

• Program troubleshoot repair and calibrate lab equipment.

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) validation documentation and maintenance records.

• Lead the validation of new assays tests and equipment under the guidance of senior lab leadership.

• Schedule and oversee routine and nonroutine maintenance manage inventory and coordinate vendor services.

• Train staff on instrumentation troubleshooting and regulatory compliance.

• Ensure thorough documentation of all lab activities and maintain organized records.

• Apply GLP principles to ensure accurate clinical test results.

• Monitor test analyses and specimen examination to uphold high analytical performance standards.

• Participate in collection events and investigate quality issues implementing corrective actions as needed.

• Perform clinical testing and prepare quality controls solutions and calibrators as required.

• Contribute to problemsolving initiatives leveraging data analysis and statistical tools.

• Undertake additional tasks and projects assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field or MLT/MLS certification with 35 years of clinical lab experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Handson experience in assay validation within a CAP/CLIA or New York Stateaccredited clinical lab preferably in Chemistry or Special Chemistry.

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to interact with lab staff and management effectively.

• High attention to detail and adherence to confidentiality and code of conduct policies.

Certifications & Requirements:

• Compliance with applicable federal state and local regulations.

• Annual competency assessments in designated areas.

• Background check and eligibility criteria may apply.

Skills & Competencies:

• Language: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to various audiences.

• Mathematics: Proficiency in statistical analysis and laboratory calculations.

• Technology: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat with the ability to learn proprietary lab software (e.g. LIS MediaLab Jira).

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $80000 $90000 based on qualifications

• Bonus Eligibility: Annual performancebased bonus.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health dental vision and mental health insurance.

• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.

• Time Off: Flexible PTO policy.

• Wellness Perks: $100 monthly wellness stipend.

• Additional Perks: Various employee benefits designed to support worklife balance and career growth.

Join us in advancing laboratory science and innovation! Apply today to become part of our dynamic team.

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services we offer solutions to help start grow and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 21 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entrylevel Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
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 with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. In addition Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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