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New Haven, CT . We are looking for a talented
Laboratory Manager
with a clinical chemistry background to join our client's team to be a part of their growing organization.
ABOUT NEW HAVEN, CT: New Haven, Connecticut, blends Ivy League energy with coastal charm. Home to Yale University, it offers world‑class museums, cultural events, and a vibrant arts scene alongside a warm, welcoming community. Known as the pizza capital of America, its food scene rivals major cities, complemented by outdoor escapes at East and West Rock Parks and along Long Island Sound. Conveniently located between New York City and Boston, New Haven combines urban excitement, growing biotech opportunities, and small‑town appeal in one dynamic that feels like home.
ABOUT THE CLIENT: The client is a venture‑backed biotech company in New Haven, CT, focused on making advanced functional health insights accessible beyond the research lab. They are developing novel proteomic biomarkers for cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, and metabolic health and personalized, actionable tools designed to enhance chronic disease prevention. Located in a well‑regarded co‑working lab incubator, their CLIA‑registered lab is developing and commercializing innovative laboratory‑developed tests (LDTs) built on proven proteomic technology.
ABOUT THE ROLE: This Lab Manager role will include all testing responsibilities as well as lab operations. This is a fantastic role for someone aspiring to lab management who has had experience in start‑ups and exploring science further. The perfect candidate blends bench expertise and excellence with the agility to respond swiftly and effectively to unforeseen situations inherent to a new laboratory environment.
TECHNOLOGY The client’s laboratory‑developed tests use a high‑throughput ELISA‑based method on plasma or saliva, employing proprietary fluorescent antibody panels run on a standard flow cytometer. This streamlined process enables multiplexed detection of over one hundred proteomic biomarkers in a single pipetting workflow.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Clinical Laboratory Testing
Serve as a lab manager
Perform sample processing and proteomic assays (multiplexed, flow cytometry–based high‑throughput ELISA)
Operate and maintain benchtop flow cytometer and other clinical chemistry instrumentation
Follow and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sample preparation, reagent handling, and assay execution
Ensure accurate documentation and recordkeeping in accordance with CLIA and laboratory quality standards
Operational Support
Help maintain a growing biobank with accurate sample labeling, storage, and retrieval processes
Support laboratory organization, reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, and inventory management
Participate in laboratory quality control and troubleshooting processes
Guide operations related to shipping, receiving, and processing samples
Customer service and operational support, as needed
Regulatory and Quality
Collaborate with consultants and supervisors to support CLIA registration and readiness
Maintain accurate electronic documentation and assist in preparing quality and audit materials
Collaboration
Work closely with PhD scientists, MD consultants, and operations staff to support assay validation and optimization
Communicate effectively across scientific, operational, and software teams to ensure smooth data flow and sample tracking
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology AND 4 years laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing
Have experience with clinical chemistry, and an enthusiasm to work with innovative technologies at the forefront of clinical chemistry
Be prepared for a fast‑growing laboratory development environment– early on there will be few samples per week ( Proficient with Google Suite, Slack, Asana/Notion
SKILLS PREFERRED:
Individuals who have worked in fast‑paced, early stage startup environments in the past
Obsessive attention to detail
Tech‑savvy, ability to navigate between multiple technology and software platforms
SHIFT, SALARY, BENEFITS:
First shift M‑F
$85‑$95K per year (depending on experience)
Possible Health Insurance or stipend. Equity stake and performance based bonuses likely.
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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New Haven, CT . We are looking for a talented
Laboratory Manager
with a clinical chemistry background to join our client's team to be a part of their growing organization.
ABOUT NEW HAVEN, CT: New Haven, Connecticut, blends Ivy League energy with coastal charm. Home to Yale University, it offers world‑class museums, cultural events, and a vibrant arts scene alongside a warm, welcoming community. Known as the pizza capital of America, its food scene rivals major cities, complemented by outdoor escapes at East and West Rock Parks and along Long Island Sound. Conveniently located between New York City and Boston, New Haven combines urban excitement, growing biotech opportunities, and small‑town appeal in one dynamic that feels like home.
ABOUT THE CLIENT: The client is a venture‑backed biotech company in New Haven, CT, focused on making advanced functional health insights accessible beyond the research lab. They are developing novel proteomic biomarkers for cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, and metabolic health and personalized, actionable tools designed to enhance chronic disease prevention. Located in a well‑regarded co‑working lab incubator, their CLIA‑registered lab is developing and commercializing innovative laboratory‑developed tests (LDTs) built on proven proteomic technology.
ABOUT THE ROLE: This Lab Manager role will include all testing responsibilities as well as lab operations. This is a fantastic role for someone aspiring to lab management who has had experience in start‑ups and exploring science further. The perfect candidate blends bench expertise and excellence with the agility to respond swiftly and effectively to unforeseen situations inherent to a new laboratory environment.
TECHNOLOGY The client’s laboratory‑developed tests use a high‑throughput ELISA‑based method on plasma or saliva, employing proprietary fluorescent antibody panels run on a standard flow cytometer. This streamlined process enables multiplexed detection of over one hundred proteomic biomarkers in a single pipetting workflow.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Clinical Laboratory Testing
Serve as a lab manager
Perform sample processing and proteomic assays (multiplexed, flow cytometry–based high‑throughput ELISA)
Operate and maintain benchtop flow cytometer and other clinical chemistry instrumentation
Follow and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sample preparation, reagent handling, and assay execution
Ensure accurate documentation and recordkeeping in accordance with CLIA and laboratory quality standards
Operational Support
Help maintain a growing biobank with accurate sample labeling, storage, and retrieval processes
Support laboratory organization, reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, and inventory management
Participate in laboratory quality control and troubleshooting processes
Guide operations related to shipping, receiving, and processing samples
Customer service and operational support, as needed
Regulatory and Quality
Collaborate with consultants and supervisors to support CLIA registration and readiness
Maintain accurate electronic documentation and assist in preparing quality and audit materials
Collaboration
Work closely with PhD scientists, MD consultants, and operations staff to support assay validation and optimization
Communicate effectively across scientific, operational, and software teams to ensure smooth data flow and sample tracking
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology AND 4 years laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing
Have experience with clinical chemistry, and an enthusiasm to work with innovative technologies at the forefront of clinical chemistry
Be prepared for a fast‑growing laboratory development environment– early on there will be few samples per week ( Proficient with Google Suite, Slack, Asana/Notion
SKILLS PREFERRED:
Individuals who have worked in fast‑paced, early stage startup environments in the past
Obsessive attention to detail
Tech‑savvy, ability to navigate between multiple technology and software platforms
SHIFT, SALARY, BENEFITS:
First shift M‑F
$85‑$95K per year (depending on experience)
Possible Health Insurance or stipend. Equity stake and performance based bonuses likely.
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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