Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist

Lighthouse Lab Services is representing a rapidly growing high-throughput wellness laboratory in the Dallas/Fort Worth area focused on delivering advanced diagnostic testing across molecular microbiology immunology chemistry and hematology. This CLIA-aligned startup is building scalable high-quality operations and is seeking Medical Lab Technician or Technologist to support testing services.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist to support daily testing within a fast-paced high-volume wellness laboratory processing approximately 80000 samples. This role is a critical hands-on bench position.

Working under the direction of the Laboratory Manager the idea candidate will provide high-quality testing results in adherence to CLIA standards across Molecular (PCR) Immunology Microbiology Chemistry Culture and Hematology testing protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

Bench Work & Technical Support

• Perform high-complexity testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and established SOPs
• Accurately review verify and release patient results
• Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting routine issues on the bench
• Assist with instrument maintenance calibration and basic troubleshooting

Quality & Compliance

• Follow and reinforce established quality control procedures and documentation practices
• Support compliance with CLIA laboratory safety standards and internal quality programs
• Assist with maintaining audit readiness and participating in inspections as needed

Cross-Department Support

• Contribute to testing across multiple areas including molecular (PCR) chemistry hematology and microbiology
• Help ensure best practices are followed across workflows including contamination control in all areas

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Science Clinical Laboratory Science Biology or related field
• MLT/MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred
• 1-3 years of clinical laboratory experience including high-complexity testing in Molecular (PCR) Immunology Microbiology Chemistry Culture and Hematology
• Working knowledge of CLIA regulations and laboratory quality systems

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in high-volume or high-throughput laboratory environments
• Familiarity with automated instrumentation and workflow optimization
• Exposure to multiple laboratory disciplines (chemistry hematology microbiology molecular)

Salary Benefits Shift:

• Salary: $28$34/hour
• Shift: Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00pm
• Full Comprehensive Benefits

Why Join Us

• Hands-on role with meaningful impact on daily lab operations
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills while remaining technically focused
• Work alongside an experienced Lab Manager in a collaborative environment

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 addition Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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