Responsible Person – Reference Laboratory (Part-Time, Remote)
Location: Bourbonnais, IL
Job Type: Part-Time | Remote
Compensation: Estimated $100 – $150 per hour (depending on experience and credentials)
Overview
Lighthouse Lab Services is partnering with a growing reference laboratory in Bourbonnais, Illinois to identify a Responsible Person (RP) to support regulatory oversight and laboratory compliance activities. This role is ideal for an experienced laboratory professional who is familiar with regulatory frameworks governing reference laboratories and can provide guidance on compliance, validation, and operational standards.
This position is part-time and can be performed remotely, with occasional availability for consultation and documentation review onsite. The Responsible Person will play a key role in ensuring the laboratory maintains compliance with applicable regulatory standards and certification requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Oversight
Serve as the designated Responsible Person for regulatory and certification purposes
Provide guidance to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards and certification requirements
Review laboratory policies, procedures, and quality documentation
Support preparation for inspections, audits, and certification reviews
Ensure testing processes and documentation meet regulatory and accreditation standards
Laboratory Operations Support
Advise laboratory leadership on regulatory requirements for reference laboratory operations
Review validation plans and quality management documentation
Provide oversight related to test implementation and laboratory workflow compliance
Support corrective actions and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Certification & Documentation
Assist with documentation required for certification and licensing processes
Review and sign off on regulatory documentation when appropriate
Maintain awareness of updates to regulatory standards affecting laboratory operations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Clinical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field
Prior experience serving as a Responsible Person, Laboratory Director, or Technical Supervisor in a regulated laboratory environment
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing reference laboratories
Experience supporting laboratory certification or accreditation processes
Excellent documentation review and regulatory compliance skills
Ability to work independently and provide remote oversight
Schedule & Work Environment
Part-time position
Estimated 15–25 hours per week, depending on laboratory needs and certification stage
Remote with occasional onsite visits to the lab
Compensation
Estimated compensation range: $100 – $150 per hour
Compensation may vary based on experience, credentials, and prior experience serving as a Responsible Person in regulated laboratories.
About us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 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. 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 an accommodation, please contact recruiting@lighthouselabservices.com for assistance.
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