Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Whole Genome Sequencing

Location: San Francisco CA
Pay: $65$75/hour
Shift: MF (8:304:00 or 10:307:00)

About the Role

Lighthouse Lab Services is working with a high-growth clinical genomics laboratory in San Francisco CA who are launching a hybrid whole genome sequencing platform. We are seeking Clinical Laboratory Scientists to support clinical operations during scale-up. This is a hands-on bench role in a CLIA/CAP environment supporting high-complexity molecular testing and multi-platform sequencing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity molecular testing in a CLIA-regulated laboratory
• Process accession and prepare clinical specimens
• Execute NGS and hybrid whole genome sequencing workflows
• Perform precise pipetting and sample preparation
• Support multi-platform sequencing systems (Illumina long-read technologies)
• Maintain QC/QA compliance and regulatory standards
• Support both clinical production and development workflows as needed

Requirements

• Current CLS OR CGMBS license
• Experience in a CLIA clinical laboratory setting
• Strong molecular bench skills and pipetting accuracy
• NGS or molecular diagnostics experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup-style laboratory environment
• Strong attention to detail and quality systems compliance

Preferred Experience

• Whole genome sequencing experience
• Familiarity with Illumina Oxford Nanopore PacBio or similar platforms
• Exposure to hybrid clinical and R&D laboratory environments preferred but not required

Salary

• $65$75/hour (based on experience)

Benefits

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible PTO
• Opportunity to work in a rapidly scaling clinical genomics environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge hybrid whole genome sequencing technology

About us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services we offer solutions to help start grow and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 19 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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