Laboratory Field Ops Specialist
$70,000–$80,000 year
On-siteCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Travel weekly (~80%) to client sites to support laboratory startups by installing instruments, performing validations, and training lab personnel. Troubleshoot technical issues, advise on workflows and layouts, and collaborate with Quality and Operations leaders to implement corrective and preventive actions. Prepare reports, maintain quality control charts, and create or verify lab records while supporting compliance documentation and process improvements. When not traveling, assist with data verification, reporting, and client consultation. This temporary assignment runs through mid-October with extension possibilities for those located near Charlotte, NC or Dallas, TX, holding a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in high-complexity lab experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Minimum 3 years of high-complexity lab experience
- 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
- 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
- Assist with data verification, reporting, and client/team consultation
Desired Qualifications
- 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))
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