Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology

Guidehouse

87d • $56,000 - $94,000

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Bethesda, MD.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of TWO (2) years of experience working in a clinical hospital laboratory.
• Ability to lift 10 – 30 pounds.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred fields of study: Biological Science, Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related discipline.
• ASCP (or equivalent) certification, strongly preferred.
• If not certified, must be able to meet College of American Pathologists (CAP) testing personnel accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures for microbiology specimen handling and processing, test analyses; report and maintain records of patient test results.
• Work with staff on specimen processing and test performance of moderate to high complexity tests, such as VRE PCR, Carba-R real time PCR, Maldi Tof-MS and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Check controls before reporting stained smears to ensure that the stain quality is appropriate.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and initiate or take corrective action to maintain stain and media quality, reagents, and equipment.
• Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures when test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; correct problem or notify staff; document all corrective actions taken.
• Communicate and consult with pertinent medical personnel regarding collection procedures; troubleshoot any problems with the specimen or documentation.
• Perform and document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Perform proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Maintain records of instrument failure, troubleshooting and QC.
• Organize daily work based on priorities and needs of the laboratory and patients.
• Perform inventory of reagents and supplies as required.
• Collaborate with staff to evaluate new techniques; perform comparative studies with older technology; perform evaluations to determine new guidelines.
• Comply with accrediting and inspections agency requirements participating in activities.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees