Medical Laboratory Scientist Blood Bank

Axle•Bethesda, MD

11d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Axle is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist Blood Bank to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Clinical Center (CC) located in Bethesda, MD. The contractor will independently provide clinical support services to The National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center (CC), Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM), Transfusion Services Laboratory (TSL). The TSL performs specialized and technically demanding serologic and molecular Immunohematologic procedures for clinical diagnostic transfusion support and research purposes. The DTM includes an FDA-licensed collection facility where the TSL manufactures the majority of blood components transfused in the CC. Additionally, the contractor provides transfusion medicine training for the various training programs sponsored by the CC, i.e. accredited Transfusion Medicine Fellowship and Specialists in Blood Banking programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in biology is acceptable
Minimum of three (3) years of blood bank experience in a laboratory environment is preferred
Accredited clinical laboratory science training program in laboratory science
Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
MS Office suite (including Teams)

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. - 1
Perform compatibility cross-matching testing of donor and patient-recipient samples using automated and manual m - 2
Independently resolve routine RBC blood group antibody problems and perform moderately complex testing in consultation with technical specialist. - 3
Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers. - 4
Manages blood inventory, arranging for import/export of necessary blood components. - 5
Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life.
Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function.
Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures.
Performs quality assurance functions in support of improving operations and methods.
Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment.
Maintain laboratory equipment.
Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures.
Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
Interpret research or operational data.
Record research or operational data.
Evaluate blood transfusion orders for appropriateness based on screening criteria.
Communicate with patients nurses and physicians to clarify questionable transfusion or testing orders.
Perform component manufacturing duties, i.e. prepare blood components such as frozen plasma, leukoreduced RBC, and buffycoats from whole blood collections and pathogen reduced platelets.
Perform lot release and labeling for blood components- Position is Tier I, Emergency Essential/Excepted.