Senior Staff, Clinical Chemistry

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

11h•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Scientist/Clinician with clinical chemistry or clinical pathology experience to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Bethesda, MD.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Clinical Chemistry or a related field along with postdoctoral training resulting in certification or eligibility for certification by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC), and/or an MD with board certification or eligibility for certification in either Clinical Chemistry or Clinical Pathology as well as a current medical license in a US state or territory.
Minimum Eight (8) years of experience as a Scientist/Clinician with clinical chemistry or clinical pathology experience.
Knowledge of compliance with CLIA, CAP, state, and institutional regulatory requirements.
Expertise in mass spectrometry is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
Candidates must receive approved adjudication of their Public Trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with an active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.
A strong record of independent and collaborative research is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical operational oversight and consultation for Clinical Chemistry testing, with the majority of effort devoted to clinical service activities.
Provide medical and scientific oversight for all mass spectrometry testing operations.
Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, state, and institutional regulatory requirements.
Direct development, validation, verification, and implementation of laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) and new mass spectrometry/HPLC assays.
Participate in clinical call responsibilities, including presentation of patient results and didactic case-based teaching and supervision of Clinical Chemistry fellows.
Oversee and develop appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests to support NIH clinical protocols in the care of patients.
Advise clinicians and NIH physician scientists on the significance of diagnostic procedures and interpretation of laboratory test results.
Manage the financial and technical resources of the laboratory.
Coordinate work with the technical supervisors of the specialty sections.
Ensure that all specialty laboratory staff members and postdoctoral Clinical Chemistry fellows are appropriately trained.
Mentor and teach NIH and visiting Clinical Chemistry fellows.
Contribute to the comprehensive laboratory safety policies of the laboratory and assure that relevant staff are knowledgeable and compliant with safe laboratory practices.
Initiate independent and collaborative research projects in Clinical Chemistry with NIH investigators, other NIH scientists, and outside collaborators.
Analyze, evaluate, and interpret scientific and clinical data to prepare papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at seminars and scientific meetings.
Keep abreast of scientific and clinical developments through the review of literature, and attending professional meetings, conferences, and symposia.

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