Clinical Laboratory Scientist (3rd Shift)

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Bethesda, MD. The role involves conducting diagnostic testing, processing specimens, collaborating with staff, managing equipment, and adhering to regulatory standards. An additional opportunity may exist to support laboratory operations for the NIH Clinical Center Special Clinical Studies Unit (SCSU), which may involve working with patients exposed to communicable diseases and performing testing under enhanced BSL-2 safety protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of TWO (2) years of experience working in a clinical hospital laboratory.
Physical capability to lift and move equipment or supplies weighing 10 to 30 pounds.
Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination for precision laboratory work.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a small team and demonstrate flexibility in providing coverage when needed.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, with fluency in both written and spoken English.
Superior analytical, organizational, and time-management capabilities in high-pressure environments.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
Full availability and willingness to work the 3rd (overnight) shift.
Tour of duty will include rotating holidays and potential for weekend and on-call shifts.

Nice To Haves

Preferred fields of study: Life Science, Medical Technology, or a related discipline.
ASCP (or equivalent) certification, strongly preferred.
Proven Generalist experience spanning clinical Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Hematology is highly desired.
Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic testing on Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology specimens, ensuring accurate analytical processing, precise reporting, and meticulous record-keeping of all patient results.
Assess and verify the suitability, identification, and overall integrity of incoming clinical specimens, executing proper processing techniques prior to analysis.
Collaborate closely with laboratory staff to execute moderate-to-high complexity testing protocols and streamline specimen processing.
Validate control data prior to releasing patient results to guarantee clinical accuracy and strict quality standards.
Manage and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and reagents, initiating corrective actions promptly to ensure continuous operational quality.
Adhere to established protocols and laboratory policies whenever testing systems deviate from acceptable performance ranges.
Identify and troubleshoot issues affecting testing and reporting; document all corrective measures and escalate issues to appropriate staff when necessary.
Consult and communicate with medical personnel regarding specimen collection protocols, actively resolving any documentation or specimen integrity issues.
Execute and log all quality control measures, instrument calibrations, and preventative maintenance activities.
Perform proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens.
Document and communicate instances of instrument downtime, corrective actions, and quality control issues.
Prioritize and structure daily laboratory tasks to align with patient needs and operational demands.
Monitor and audit reagent and supply inventories to prevent shortages and maintain optimal stock levels.
Collaborate to evaluate new techniques, perform comparative studies, and determine new guidelines.
Uphold regulatory standards by actively participating in inspection preparations and maintaining compliance with all accrediting agencies.
May support laboratory operations for the NIH Clinical Center Special Clinical Studies Unit (SCSU), which includes environments involving patients exposed to communicable diseases outside standard care conditions.
May perform clinical laboratory testing across Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology under enhanced BSL-2 safety protocols.
May participate in training and maintain competency requirements to support SCSU laboratory operations, as applicable.
May handle and ship biohazardous specimens in accordance with established safety and regulatory guidelines.

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