Laboratory Manager (Imaging & Molecular Biology)

Lighthouse is partnering with an innovative growth-stage diagnostics organization dedicated to advancing precision oncology through specialized laboratory testing. The company develops and commercializes proprietary assays designed to detect and characterize tumor cells that have metastasized to the central nervous system. Its cerebrospinal fluidbased platform enables quantitative analysis and molecular profiling of rare tumor cells and circulating tumor DNA supporting more informed clinical decision-making. The organization is actively expanding its commercial footprint across the United States.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager Laboratory Technologist Imaging & Molecular Sciences plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality high-complexity clinical testing services. Working in close partnership with Laboratory and Medical Directors this individual ensures compliance with regulatory standards (including CLIA and CAP) while driving operational excellence across imaging workflows.

This role also collaborates cross-functionally with Operations leadership to enhance laboratory processes scale testing capabilities and support strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Microscopy & Image Interpretation

• Lead and perform rare-cell detection and tumor cell enumeration using multi-channel fluorescence microscopy platforms.

• Analyze and interpret multi-spectral fluorescent images differentiating true cellular signals from artifacts debris or nonspecific staining.

• Apply standardized interpretation criteria and reporting guidelines to ensure accuracy and consistency across operators.

• Support ongoing optimization of imaging protocols and analytical workflows.

Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain complete accurate and audit-ready documentation of test results quality control metrics and laboratory processes.

• Ensure adherence to CLIA CAP and internal quality system requirements.

• Investigate atypical or borderline findings in collaboration with scientific and medical leadership.

• Participate in inter-operator concordance studies and quality improvement initiatives related to imaging performance.

Operations & Team Leadership

• Oversee daily imaging workflows in alignment with laboratory throughput and batching schedules.

• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency scalability and accuracy.

• Train mentor and supervise laboratory technologists on imaging systems interpretation standards and best practices.

• Prioritize workload distribution monitor team performance and support operational goal attainment.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations Quality and Scientific teams to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Molecular Biology Biomedical Sciences Cytotechnology or a related life sciences discipline required; PhD preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in cytology histopathology immunocytochemistry fluorescence microscopy diagnostic imaging or related high-complexity laboratory environments.

• Prior experience in CLIA- and/or CAP-regulated laboratories strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise in fluorescence imaging systems and analytical interpretation of rare-event assays.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document and present findings.

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced regulated laboratory setting.

Required Competencies

• Solid understanding of high-complexity clinical laboratory operations and quality management systems.

• Working knowledge of GLP laboratory safety standards and documentation best practices.

• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

• Ability to quickly learn and implement new imaging technologies and analytical tools.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• Capable of working independently while contributing effectively to cross-functional teams.

About us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services we offer solutions to help start grow and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 22 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level 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. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities including persons with disabilities.

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