1099 consultant · ~200–1,000 hrs per funded award · $85–$165/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Clinical Laboratory Center Director

Lead the laboratory side of a multi-site clinical research network. You would decide how new assays come in, how quality is held steady across sites, and how stored specimens are shared fairly and safely.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~200–1,000 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Direct the network's central laboratory and biorepository work, including specimen collection, processing, shipping, storage and chain of custody across sites
Set the plan for bringing in new assays and technologies: how they are chosen, validated, bridged against current methods and rolled out without breaking comparability
Own the quality management system, including proficiency testing, site training, deviation review and corrective action, and make the call when results or samples are not fit for use
Run the decision process for specimen distribution, from request review and scientific merit to remaining-volume limits, consent checks and fair access for investigators
Work closely with the scientific, clinical operations and data coordination leads so lab results arrive clean, documented and ready for analysis

Required qualifications

Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DO or equivalent) in laboratory medicine, pathology, clinical chemistry, immunology or a closely related laboratory science
Experience directing or co-directing a central laboratory, core lab or biorepository that supports multi-site clinical studies
Hands-on knowledge of laboratory quality systems such as CLIA, CAP accreditation, GCLP or ISO 15189, including assay validation and proficiency testing
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Board certification such as ABPath, ABCC, ABMLI or ABB, or eligibility to serve as a CLIA high-complexity laboratory director
Biorepository experience following ISBER Best Practices, including specimen access committees and material transfer agreements
Biomarker or new-technology validation using CLSI guidelines, such as multiplex immunoassays, mass spectrometry, sequencing or digital PCR
Experience with a laboratory information management system such as LabVantage, LabWare, OpenSpecimen or FreezerPro

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $85–$165 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 200–1,000 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Clinical Laboratory Center Director

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the laboratory or biorepository leadership role most like this one: the study or network, how many sites it served, the assays and specimen types involved, a decision you made about a new assay, a quality problem or a specimen request, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $85–$165 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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