Guidehouse · 2 months ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology
US - MD, Bethesda
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$56K/yr - $94K/yr
2+ years expGuidehouse is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. The role involves performing laboratory procedures for microbiology, managing specimen processing, and ensuring quality control in test analyses.
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Responsibilities
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 performed
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
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Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
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