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 Ampliprep. Taqman, 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