Clinical Laboratory Scientist (51820)

GAP SOLUTIONS INC•Bethesda, MD

45d•$75,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health/Clinical Center/Department of Transfusion Medicine/Infectious Diseases Section within the National Institutes of Health.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution is required.
Accredited clinical laboratory training program in laboratory science
Strong Experience in performing Molecular based testing and Serology testing required
Experience with MS Office products

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years in a clinical diagnostic laboratory environment is preferred
BS MT (CLS) certification or equivalent preferred
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings
Performs DNARNA purification and quantitation, and real-time PCR utilizing automated instrumentation such as COBAS Amplipreptaqman; COBAS 6800
Accurately Performs Automated testing procedures for Serology based testing for infectious diseases such as Ortho 3600
Organize daily workload based on priorities, rotation schedule and needs of the laboratory and patients
Independently analyzes and discusses the interpretation, reliability, and validity of test data
Uses a wide variety of laboratory information systems, statistical methods and computer programs to collect, organize, and analyze data for reporting of verified results
Accurately Performs accessioning, specimen processing and test performance of moderate to high complexity tests
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; resolve problems 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
document all QC activities, instrument calibrations and maintenance performed and identify, investigate and notify supervisor of any problems or discrepancies identified
Follow the laboratorys established policies and procedures when test systems are not within the laboratorys established acceptable levels of performance
Ensure compliance with accrediting and inspections agency requirements, participating in activities associated with the laboratory accreditation process
Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
Follow the Clinical Center, Department and Laboratory established Safety policies and procedures
Maintain laboratory equipment
Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment such as Cobas AmpliprepTaqman, Cobas 6800, Ortho 3600, microplate washerreader and able to troubleshoot malfunctions
Monitor inventory of reagents and supplies required for the specialty testing for equipment and supply contracts
Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data
Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards
Interpret research or operational data
Record research or operational data
Work products and documents related to performing laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results
Work products and documents related to quality, including detection of reagent problems, equipment malfunction or need to replace reagents; identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; correct problem; notify staff
Clean Equipment
Work products and documents related to compliance with all aspects of laboratory safety and QC/QA/QI policies and procedures; document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations and maintenance performed.
Work products and documents related to organizing daily workload; ordering reagents and supplies required for specialty testing for equipment and supply contracts
Work products and documents related to compliance with accrediting and inspections agency requirements
Documentation of completion of required training and competencies with TTV Lead Technologist: Training, Competency and Continuing Education to meet TTV, DTM and CC requirements