Microbiology Lab Scientist - PCR, MALDI-TOF & QC Expert

US132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Medical Technologist in Bethesda, MD to perform microbiology specimen handling and processing, and to report patient test results. You will work on moderate to high complexity tests, ensuring quality and compliance with procedures.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years in a clinical hospital lab; ASCP certification preferred; ability to obtain DoD/public trust; strong communication, analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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 preformed.
• 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.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Medical Technologist in Bethesda, MD to perform microbiology specimen handling and processing, and to report patient test results. You will work on moderate to high complexity tests, ensuring quality and compliance with procedures.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years in a clinical hospital lab; ASCP certification preferred; ability to obtain DoD/public trust; strong communication, analytical and organizational skills.