Laboratory Manager

Lighthouse lab Services seeks a Laboratory Manager to serve a new client on an exciting project in Durham, NC

About the Client

In this position, you will be joining an exciting early phase opportunity with a vibrant, financially supported, not-for-profit laboratory startup in The Research Triangle, NC dedicated to rare disease detection. The ideal candidate will be integral in the operation and management of lab services to accelerate the detection of the Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) gene.

About Durham

Durham, NC offers a unique mix of energy, culture, and livability that makes it an attractive place to live and work. Known for its vibrant food scene, walkable downtown, and strong sense of community, Durham blends historic charm with innovation as part of the Research Triangle. Residents enjoy easy access to top universities, world-class healthcare and research, greenways and parks, and a thriving arts and music scene, all with a lower cost of living than many major metro areas. Durham sits in the heart of North Carolina with easy access to other major metros like Raleigh, Cary, and Chapel Hill and is only a few hours from the coast and Blue Ridge Mountains.

Overview
The Laboratory Manager oversees day-to-day laboratory activities in a molecular testing environment, supporting PCR, NGS, immunoassay, and chemistry workflows. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient sample processing, instrument performance, documentation, and staff training across Quant Studio 5, Illumina, DXC 700, and KingFisher platforms.

Principle Duties And Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing, quality control, calibration, maintenance, and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures
• Follow and oversee all compliance standards in accordance with CLIA and CAP and safety guidelines at all times
• Responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of high complexity test performance
• Must be onsite to provide direct supervision when high complexity testing is performed by any individuals
• Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
• Ensure that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the established performance specifications
• Ensure that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the tests properly functioning
• Provide training to all testing personnel
• Annually evaluate and document the performance of all testing personnel
• Perform other duties as directed by leadership

Basic Preferred Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following: biology, medical technology, microbiology, chemistry, or biochemistry
• At least 4 years' experience working in a high complexity molecular testing lab, preferably in an independent reference lab
• ASCP certification highly preferred but not required
• Experience with a start-up laboratory
• Experience with NGS, PCR, and general Chemistry testing using but not limited to Quant Studio 5 for TaqMan assays, Illumina for validations, DXC 700 for immunoassays, and KingFisher instruments
• At least 3 years with proven supervision of laboratory testing
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop and motivate team members

Salary, Benefits, and Schedule

• Salary of $125K-$150K
• Full benefits package
• First shift M-F

About Us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 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. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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