Laboratory Field Ops Specialist

Field Operations Specialist
Remote | Weekly Travel (~80%)
Salary: $72,000 – $82,000 | Full-Time + Benefits

At Lighthouse Lab Services, our mission is Making Quality Lab Testing Accessible. As the nation’s leading provider of laboratory consulting and recruiting services, we help labs launch, grow, and succeed.

We’re seeking a Field Ops Specialist to join our Consulting Department. This vital role supports the startup of client laboratories by traveling onsite to provide setup, training, troubleshooting, validations, and other critical functions. You’ll be the key partner in getting client labs testing live—quickly, efficiently, and compliantly.

If you want to accelerate your career as a laboratory consultant while making an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Travel weekly (~80%) to client sites to support laboratory startups.

• Install instruments, perform validations, and train lab personnel.

• Troubleshoot technical issues and advise on lab workflows, layouts, and equipment.

• Collaborate with Quality and Operations leaders to implement corrective/preventive actions.

• Prepare reports, maintain quality control charts, and create/verify lab records.

• Support compliance documentation, training, and process improvements.

• When not traveling, assist with data verification, reporting, and client/team consultation.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or Medical Laboratory Sciences.

• Minimum 3 years of high-complexity lab experience, including 2+ years in LCMS data analysis.

• Hands-on experience with LCMS platforms (ABSciex, Agilent, Shimadzu). Familiarity with clinical analyzers (AU, Indiko, or similar).

• Skilled in technologist training with the ability to guide lab staff.

• Candidates located near a national airport, preferably in the Charlotte, NC or Dallas, TX area.

• Preferred:

  • LCMS method development & troubleshooting.

  • Infectious disease testing using rtPCR platforms (QuantStudio, QIAquant, etc.).

  • Statistical analysis with EP Evaluator or spreadsheets.

  • National certification (NRCC, MLS(ASCP), MB(ASCP)).

Why Join Lighthouse?

• Competitive pay: $72,000 - $82,000

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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 regarding 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. If at any time during the application process, you need accommodation, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

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