Molecular Biologist

Guidehouse

102d • $85,000 - $141,000

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Molecular Biologist to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Bethesda, MD.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of FOUR (4) years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Experience with Next Generation Sequencing; bioinformatics; quantitative PCR; DNA/RNA purification and quantitation techniques.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines for molecular testing.
• Ability to adapt to new environment and new work assignment quickly.
• Ability to lift 10 – 30 pounds.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD 'PUBLIC TRUST'; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred fields of study: Biology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Experience with clinical molecular testing is strongly preferred.
• ASCP (or similar) certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert providing state-of-the-art molecular analyses.
• Work with other laboratory staff on clinical specimen processing and test performance of moderate to high complexity tests.
• Independently perform molecular tests on clinical specimens using techniques such as cell separation from blood and bone marrow, DNA/RNA isolation, conventional PCR/RT PCR, capillary electrophoresis.
• Assist with clinical research when applicable using above-mentioned techniques.
• Collaborate with Investigator(s) on projects, methods and equipment aiding in meeting the lab’s research goals.
• Independently analyze test results and discuss the interpretation, reliability, validity and significance of the results and work with section senior staff on resulting the report through Hospital Information System (HIS).
• Use a wide variety of bioinformatics approaches, statistical methods and computer programs to collect, organize, and analyze data for optimal retrieval and presentation of results in a clear, concise manner.
• Provide technical supervision, advice and assistance over the research work of Clinical Staff Fellows and serve as resource to other biologist/technologists who are working in the laboratory.
• Modify or adapt new methods, techniques and technical procedures to correct deficiencies and to build, improve and expand services in the specialty area of Molecular Hematology.
• 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 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.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment such as thermocyclers (e.g. GeneAmp PCR System), ABI 7500 Fast and QuantiStudion 12K Real-Time PCR Systems, and QIASymphony/QIAgility instruments.
• Oversee all aspects of laboratory safety, quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement (QC/QA/QI) policies and procedures.
• Document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Organize daily workload based on priorities, rotation schedule and needs of the laboratory and patients.
• Manage reagents/supplies inventory in the laboratory and help to order reagents/supplies required for the specialty testing for equipment and supply contracts.
• Collaborate with staff to evaluate and/or develop new techniques; perform comparative studies with older technology; perform evaluations to determine new guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting and inspections agency requirements participating in activities associated with the laboratory accreditation process.

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees