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