Lighthouse Lab Services has partnered with laboratory in lovely New Haven, CT. We are looking for a talented Clinical Laboratory Technologist / Chemist 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:

Clinical Laboratory Technologist / Chemist will manage laboratory operations and serve as Testing Personnel under CLIA guidelines. This is a bench-level position, ideal for someone with 1+ years of clinical laboratory experience who is eager to work hands-on with cutting-edge proteomic technology in a fast-paced, translational environment. You will work closely with organizational leaders and operations teams to process samples, run assays, and maintain quality and compliance as we prepare for CLIA certification and clinical launch. Future opportunities for advancement to General Supervisor or Technical Supervisor roles as organization scales.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Laboratory Testing

• 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

• Assist with the shipping, receiving, and accessioning of human plasma and saliva samples.
• 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.

Regulatory and Quality

• Serve as Testing Personnel under CLIA during laboratory startup phase.
• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology
• At least 1 year experience in a high complexity clinical laboratory setting
• Familiarity with clinical chemistry workflows and laboratory instrumentation.
• Be prepared for a fast-growing laboratory development environment– early on there will be few samples per week (<50 per week in first months) and may grow to 500 per week towards 12 month mark. The client will bring in automation and additional hires as needed to support expansion
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills; attention to detail is essential.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Slack, and other digital collaboration tools.
• Must be based locally in Connecticut (New Haven area) and able to work on-site.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ASCP certification (or eligibility)
• Experience operating a flow cytometer or performing multiplexed ELISA assays.
• Prior experience in biotech startups or small-scale laboratory environments.
• Enthusiasm for technology and ability to work across multiple software and data systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to adapt in a fast-growing organization

SHIFT, SALARY, BENEFITS:

• First shift M-F
• $60-$78K per year (depending on experience)
• Health insurance option available.
• Equity stake and performance based bonuses possible.
• Access to BioLabs New Haven amenities: collaborative workspace, shared instrumentation, stocked kitchen, and on-site showers.
• Opportunity to join a venture-backed, early-stage biotech at the ground floor.

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 21 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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