Laboratory Field Ops Specialist in Charlotte, North Carolina at LMSI, LLC dba Lighthouse Lab Services

Field Operations Specialist (Temporary Position)
Remote | Weekly Travel (~80%)

Lighthouse Lab Services helps organizations build, operate, optimize, and grow high-performing laboratories. We value collaboration, community, quality, and innovation, and we’re committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients and patients ultimately impacted by our work.

We’re seeking a Field Ops Specialist to temporarily join our Consulting Team. 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 in a quick, efficient, and compliant way.

This is a temporary assignment expected to continue through approximately mid-October, with the possibility of extension based on business need.

If you enjoy hands-on laboratory work, travel, and 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?

• Salary Range $70,000 - $80,000 annually

• Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with up to 4% company match

• Company-paid life and disability insurance

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 hrsupport@lighthouselabservices.com for assistance.

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