Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Chemistry (Day Shift)

Guidehouse; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Bethesda, MD for their Chemistry team. This full-time role involves performing complex laboratory procedures, interpreting results, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and two years of clinical experience.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in a clinical hospital laboratory.
• Successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by NAACLS.
• Generalist experience preferred with duties in chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory procedures on blood and body fluids.
• Interpret test results and interact with patient care physicians.
• Ensure compliance with quality control policies and maintain instrument functionality.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Excellent analytical skills

Time management skills

Excellent hand-eye coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Chemistry (Day Shift)

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Job Family

Medical Technologist (Digital)

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), Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM). 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
  
  

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of TWO (2) years of experience working in a clinical hospital laboratory.
• 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.
• Ability to lift 10 – 30 pounds.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Must be willing to work the day shift (Monday through Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm; rotating holidays, weekends, and on-call shifts required.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
  
  

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Preferred fields of study: Biological Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• 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 $65,000.00-$108,000.00. 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.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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