Our volunteers come from diverse professional backgrounds and include health care, government, and industry professionals. These subject matter experts share a common goal to improve the quality of medical laboratory testing.
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Help Shape Laboratory Standards
Your expertise is needed. Consensus standards require input from all constituencies. More than 2,600 subject matter experts from a wide array of organizations are actively working on new and updated guidance. Thousands more provide input commenting on documents in development and/or feedback on the implementation of existing standards. And we also welcome suggestions about where new guidance is needed.
There are many ways to contribute! Pull up a seat at the table to join colleagues and affiliates developing the next generation of medical laboratory standards.
Join a Committee, Panel, or Working Group
There’s a Committee
That Needs You
"Participating on CLSI committees helped me see other perspectives that I wouldn't have seen otherwise and has been an educational and rewarding experience."
Typical Qualifications Include:
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Familiarity with CLSI’s standards and the standards development process. -
Experience in the relevant area of laboratory science (varies by opportunity).
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Ability to work well in a group setting during the timeframes listed on the opportunity. -
Commitment to CLSI process and the responsibilities of the committee role.
Why Join A Committee?
Contribute Your Expertise
Take part in developing the standards that affect the work you do every day. Be at the forefront and better understand and influence changes in practice and regulations.
Enhance Your Career
Grow your professional experience and resumé working on meaningful projects.
Gain Recognition
Be among the most respected leaders in the field. CLSI members are a prestigious community of subject matter experts and leading institutions.
Network & Connect
There is no better way to make connections than by contributing side-by-side on important projects. Volunteering is a great way to connect with peers, mentors, and allies across the laboratory community.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Don’t Just Use the Standards – Raise the Standards
Volunteering with CLSI offers opportunities to work alongside colleagues and experts from diverse sectors with an important shared mission – to improve patient care worldwide. It’s valued and rewarding work.
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Working groups are managed by chairholders and are responsible for specific assignments. If you would like to volunteer to become a member of a working group, please apply here.
The CLSI Applied 2027 Planning Committee will be a group of CLSI members and subject matter experts assembled to jointly support the development, design, and delivery of a high-quality, engaging, and impactful event.
CLSI requests nominations for volunteers to serve as voting members for the Consensus Council.
CLSI requests nominations for volunteers to serve on its expert panels.
CLSI requests nominations for volunteers to serve on its expert panels.
CLSI requests nominations for volunteers to serve on its expert panels.
CLSI requests nominations for volunteers to serve on its expert panels.
CLSI requests nominations for volunteers to serve on its expert panels.
CLSI requests nominations for volunteers to serve on its expert panels.
CLSI requests nominations for volunteers to serve on its expert panels.
CLSI requests nominations for volunteers to serve on its expert panels.
CLSI requests nominations for volunteers to serve on its expert panels.
CLSI requests nominations for volunteers to serve on its expert panels.
CLSI requests nominations for volunteers to serve as members of its Awards Committee.
CLSI is seeking volunteers to serve as members of its Nominating Committee.
What Participating Means for the Contributors
What to Expect
Working Toward Consensus
On average, it takes 18-24 months to complete a CLSI document. As a committee volunteer, you are asked to commit to participating for the duration of the project.
Volunteers meet regularly—in person and virtually—throughout the development process to review the draft document, discuss and resolve issues related to the document's content, and to make sure the committee is on schedule with respect to the document development timeline.
How to Join A Committee
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Once you complete your profile, select areas of interest to receive updates about opportunities in those fields.
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New opportunities are posted regularly. View above for what’s available now.
Watch for Notifications.
If selected, you will be notified about your committee position and start date via email.
Other Ways to Participate
Propose a Project
Anyone can propose a project. Suggestions are vetted by our Expert Panels and Consensus Council to prioritize new projects for development.
Comment on Documents in Development
Public review is an important part of the consensus process. Draft documents are shared with the general public for commenting and voting before being finalized for publication.
Review Published Documents
Public review is also an essential part of maintaining consensus standards. It helps ensure transparency and relevance by giving stakeholders an opportunity to identify needed clarifications, technical updates, or implementation considerations based on real-world use.