Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Chemistry

Job Family:

Medical Technologist

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). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Bethesda, MD.

What You Will Do:

Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures.

• Perform both routine and specialized laboratory procedures of moderate to high complexity on blood and body fluids in the Chemistry Service; including, but not limited to, specimen handling, specimen acceptability and processing, automated and manual chemistry assays, urinalysis, and blood gases.

• Record patient test results through a variety of data entry modes and retrieve information when necessary.

• Interpret results and relate them to the clinical history of the patient. 

• Interact directly with patient care physicians in discussing the interpretation of test results and suggest follow up procedures, which may help answer clinical questions.

• Play a critical role in performing and adhering to Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality Improvement (QC/QA/QI) policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with Federal laws, regulations and guidelines, as well as State and agency requirements.

• Monitor, troubleshoot and initiate or take corrective action to maintain instrument function and quality, including detection of reagent problems and equipment malfunction. Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments. Identify the cause of common problems and mistakes and make simple repairs.

• Perform proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens.

• Adhere to safety procedures to minimize potential of hazardous spills or unnecessary contamination of the lab environment.

• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; correct problem or notify senior staff; document all corrective actions taken.

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

• Assist in performing inventory, rotating stock, and maintaining the necessary logs.

• Collaborate with staff to evaluate and/or develop new techniques; perform comparative studies with older technology; perform evaluations to determine new guidelines.

• Comply with accrediting and inspection agency requirements; participating in activities associated with the laboratory accreditation process.

• Comply with all hospital and laboratory mandatory trainings and competency assessments. 

• 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.

• If selected to support SCSU coverage, all required training will be provided.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree. 

• Minimum One (1) year of prior relevant experience

• Successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

• Ability to lift 10 – 30 pounds.

• Must be willing to work the day shift (Monday through Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm or similar; rotating holidays, weekends, and on-call shifts required).

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Preferred fields of study: Biological Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline.

• Excellent hand-eye coordination.

• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.

• Two (2) years of experience working in a clinical hospital laboratory preferred.

• Work is in a clinical hospital laboratory, generalist experience preferred, duties will include work in chemistry.

• Prior experience in mass spectrometry, HPLC, or protein electrophoresis preferred but not required.

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.

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