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Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology

Guidehouse • Bethesda, MD • 8h ago

Job Family :

Medical Technologist (Digital)

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

We are currently searching for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Bethesda, MD.

What You Will Do :

Perform laboratory procedures for microbiology specimen handling and processing, test analyses; report and maintain records of patient test results.

Work with staff on specimen processing and test performance of moderate to high complexity tests, such as VRE PCR, Carba-R real time PCR, Maldi Tof-MS and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Check controls before reporting stained smears to ensure that the stain quality is appropriate.

Monitor, troubleshoot, and initiate or take corrective action to maintain stain and media quality, reagents, and equipment.

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 problem 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.

Perform and document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations and maintenance preformed.

Perform proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens.

Maintain records of instrument failure, troubleshooting and QC.

Organize daily work based on priorities and needs of the laboratory and patients.

Perform inventory of reagents and supplies as required.

Collaborate with staff to evaluate new techniques; perform comparative studies with older technology; perform evaluations to determine new guidelines.

Comply with accrediting and inspections agency requirements participating in activities.

What You Will Need :

Bachelor's degree.

Minimum of TWO (2) years of experience working in a clinical hospital laboratory.

Ability to lift 10 - 30 pounds.

Excellent hand-eye coordination.

Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

Preferred fields of study: Biological Science, Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related discipline.

ASCP (or equivalent) certification, strongly preferred. If not certified, must be able to meet College of American Pathologists (CAP) testing personnel accreditation requirements.

LI-NDI

The annual salary range for this position is $56,000.00-$94,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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