Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Nextonic Solutions is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Clinical Center (CC) located in Bethesda, MD.

Scope:

To independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health/Clinical Center/Department of Transfusion Medicine/Infectious Diseases Section. 

·       Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life

·       Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings 

·       Performs DNARNA purification and quantitation, and real-time PCR utilizing automated instrumentation such as COBAS Amplipreptaqman; COBAS 6800

·       Accurately Performs Automated testing procedures for Serology based testing for infectious diseases such as Ortho 3600 

·       Organize daily workload based on priorities, rotation schedule and needs of the laboratory and patients Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures

·       Independently analyzes and discusses the interpretation, reliability, and validity of test data 

·       Uses a wide variety of laboratory information systems, statistical methods and computer programs to collect, organize, and analyze data for reporting of verified results 

·       Accurately Performs accessioning, specimen processing and test performance of moderate to high complexity tests 

·       Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; resolve 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 - document all QC activities, instrument calibrations and maintenance performed and identify, investigate and notify supervisor of any problems or discrepancies identified 

·       Follow the laboratories established policies and procedures when test systems are not within the laboratories established acceptable levels of performance 

·       Ensure compliance with accrediting and inspections agency requirements, participating inactivities associated with the laboratory accreditation process

·       Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens 

·       Follow the Clinical Center, Department and Laboratory established Safety policies and procedures Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment 

·       Maintain laboratory equipment 

·       Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment such as Cobas AmpliprepTaqman, Cobas 6800, Ortho 3600, microplate washerreader and able to troubleshoot malfunctions 4 

·       Monitor inventory of reagents and supplies required for the specialty testing for equipment and supply contracts 5 Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures 

·       Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data 

·       Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards 

Requirements:

·       Accredited clinical laboratory training program in laboratory science 

·       Minimum of three (3) years in a clinical diagnostic laboratory environment is preferred 

·       BS MT (CLS) certification or equivalent preferred 

·       Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution is required.

·       Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills 

·       Strong Experience in performing Molecular based testing and Serology testing required 

·       Strong communications skills, both oral and written