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Temple Health

Scientific Tech (Biosampling)

Philadelphia, PA

$38K - $52K/yr

The Scientific Technician I is an entry level technical post that contributes to the scientific ... The technician may also provide support to the lab by coordinating tasks, providing organizational ...

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Pacelabs

Entry-Level Lab Technician 1

Sheridan, WY

$15 - $16/hr

Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our ... This is a full-time, onsite, Lab Tech 1 position located in Sheridan, WY,Monday through Friday, 8 ...

Pace

Entry-Level Lab Technician 1

Sheridan, WY · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our ... This is a full-time, onsite, Lab Tech 1 position located in Sheridan, WY, Monday through Friday, 8 ...

ADM

Laboratory Technician - Decatur, IL

Decatur, IL

$20.92/hr

The Entry Level Laboratory Technician position requires no previous laboratory experience, but completion of a college science lab is preferred. Experience in lieu of college laboratory experience ...

The US Oncology Network

Lab Assistant

Mobile, AL · On-site

Southern Cancer Center - Providence Schedule: Full-Time | Entry-Level Southern Cancer Center is ... If you're passionate about patient care and laboratory science, this is a great opportunity to grow ...

The US Oncology Network

Lab Assistant

Mobile, AL · On-site

Southern Cancer Center - Springhill Hospital Schedule: Full-Time | Entry-Level Southern Cancer ... If you're passionate about patient care and laboratory science, this is a great opportunity to grow ...

Pacelabs

Entry Level Lab Technician 1

East Longmeadow, MA · On-site

$18/hr

Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our ... Find Your Place at Pace Join us as a Lab Technician, where you'll put your love of science to work ...

The US Oncology Network

Lab Assistant

Mobile, AL · On-site

Southern Cancer Center - Providence Schedule: Full-Time | Entry-Level Southern Cancer Center is ... If you're passionate about patient care and laboratory science, this is a great opportunity to grow ...

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Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Lighthouse Lab Services

San Francisco, CA • Hybrid

$65 - $75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) – Whole Genome Sequencing

Location: San Francisco, CA
Pay: $65–$75/hour
Shift: M–F (8:30–4:00 or 10:30–7:00)

About the Role

Lighthouse Lab Services is working with a high-growth clinical genomics laboratory in San Francisco, CA who are launching a hybrid whole genome sequencing platform. We are seeking Clinical Laboratory Scientists to support clinical operations during scale-up. This is a hands-on bench role in a CLIA/CAP environment supporting high-complexity molecular testing and multi-platform sequencing workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Perform high-complexity molecular testing in a CLIA-regulated laboratory
  • Process, accession, and prepare clinical specimens
  • Execute NGS and hybrid whole genome sequencing workflows
  • Perform precise pipetting and sample preparation
  • Support multi-platform sequencing systems (Illumina, long-read technologies)
  • Maintain QC/QA compliance and regulatory standards
  • Support both clinical production and development workflows as needed

Requirements

  • Current CLS OR CGMBS license
  • Experience in a CLIA clinical laboratory setting
  • Strong molecular bench skills and pipetting accuracy
  • NGS or molecular diagnostics experience preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup-style laboratory environment
  • Strong attention to detail and quality systems compliance

Preferred Experience

  • Whole genome sequencing experience
  • Familiarity with Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, PacBio, or similar platforms
  • Exposure to hybrid clinical and R&D laboratory environments preferred but not required

Salary

  • $65–$75/hour (based on experience)

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible PTO
  • Opportunity to work in a rapidly scaling clinical genomics environment
  • Exposure to cutting-edge hybrid whole genome sequencing technology

About us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 19 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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