Technical Supervisor / Laboratory ConsultantLocation: California (Travel to Client Laboratory Sites Required)
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift
This unique role combines the responsibilities of a
Technical Supervisor, General Supervisor, Testing Personnel, and Technical Consultant under CLIA regulations. The ideal candidate will provide hands-on technical oversight, perform and review high-complexity testing, support laboratory quality systems, and partner with Laboratory Directors and client leadership teams to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
This position is ideal for a laboratory professional who enjoys a mix of bench work, quality oversight, troubleshooting, consulting, and laboratory leadership.
What You'll Do:Technical Oversight:- Serve as Technical Supervisor and Technical Consultant for assigned laboratories
- Establish, verify, and monitor test methods and performance characteristics
- Oversee quality control, quality assessment, proficiency testing, and corrective action programs
- Investigate and resolve technical issues affecting test performance and result integrity
- Ensure laboratory testing systems consistently meet CLIA and accreditation requirements
- Provide technical guidance and consultation to laboratory personnel and leadership
Laboratory Operations + Leadership- Support daily laboratory operations across multiple client sites
- Monitor workflow, turnaround times, staffing needs, and operational performance
- Partner with Laboratory Directors and site leadership to identify process improvements
- Assist with inventory management, supply coordination, and operational problem-solving
- Support laboratory start-ups, test launches, validations, and implementation projects
Testing & Data Review- Perform high-complexity testing utilizing LC/MS, EIA, and related laboratory platforms
- Review analytical data, instrument performance, calibrations, and quality metrics
- Verify and release laboratory results in accordance with established procedures
- Ensure proper specimen handling, testing documentation, and regulatory compliance
- Maintain instrument maintenance, calibration, and quality records
Quality & Compliance- Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, and applicable state and federal regulations
- Oversee personnel training, competency assessments, and ongoing technical development
- Ensure SOPs, policies, and laboratory documentation remain current and compliant
- Participate in inspections, audits, proficiency testing reviews, and accreditation activities
- Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
What You'll Bring:- Candidates must meet CLIA requirements for a High-Complexity Technical Supervisor with one of the following:
- Doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science and at least 1 year of high-complexity laboratory experience
- Master's degree and at least 2 years of high-complexity laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of high-complexity laboratory experience
- Active California CLS License
- Experience working in high-complexity clinical laboratory environments
- Strong understanding of CLIA regulations and laboratory quality systems
- Experience with LC/MS instrumentation and data review preferred
- Experience supporting inspections, validations, proficiency testing, and quality programs
- Ability to travel between client laboratory sites as needed
- Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving abilities
- Experience supporting multiple laboratory locations or client sites
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, highly regulated laboratory environments
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Why Join Lighthouse?- Competitive pay: $125,000-$135,000 (depending on experience)
- Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 15 PTO days + 10 holidays
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Partially paid medical and parental leave
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