Senior Staff, Clinical Microbiology

US132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 149,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Transit and Parking

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Scientist/Clinician in Bethesda, MD to provide clinical microbiology oversight for NIH-related programs. The role includes teaching, supervising fellows, and developing tests for NIH protocols. A PhD or MD with board certification and a public trust are required, with up to 10% travel.

The successful candidate will mentor NIH fellows, collaborate with clinicians, and lead laboratory safety initiatives while directing resources to support patient care and research at NIH.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years as a Scientist/Clinician with medical microbiology or clinical pathology experience.
• Experience translating scientific data into peer‑reviewed publications and teaching.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a public trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical operational oversight and consultation for microbiology testing.
• Participate in clinical call responsibilities and teach during rounds.
• Oversee diagnostic/therapeutic test development for NIH protocols.
• Advise clinicians on interpretation of lab results.
• Manage financial and technical resources of the laboratory.
• Coordinate with section supervisors and mentor fellows.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Laboratory oversight

Communication with clinicians

Education

PhD in Microbiology

MD with board certification/eligibility

Tools

Bioinformatics

Job description

Job Family: Scientific Research & Analysis Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

We are currently searching for a Scientist/Clinician with medical microbiology or clinical pathology experience to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Bethesda, MD.

What You Will Do:

• Provide clinical operational oversight and consultation for microbiology testing, with the majority of effort devoted to clinical service activities.
• Participate in clinical call responsibilities, including presentation of patient results and didactic case-based teaching at Microbiology Rounds and supervision of microbiology fellows on a rotating basis
• Oversee and develop appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests to support NIH clinical protocols in the care of patients.
• Advise clinicians and NIH physician scientists on the significance of diagnostic procedures and interpretation of laboratory test results.
• Manage the financial and technical resources of the laboratory.
• Coordinate work with the technical supervisors of the specialty sections.
• Ensure that all specialty laboratory staff members and postdoctoral clinical microbiology fellows are appropriately trained.
• Mentor and teach NIH and visiting infectious diseases fellows and microbiology fellows.
• Contribute to the comprehensive laboratory safety policies of the laboratory and assuring that relevant staff are knowledgeable and compliant with safe laboratory practices.
• Initiate independent and collaborative research projects in clinical microbiology and/or infectious diseases with NIH investigators, other NIH scientists, and outside collaborators.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret scientific and clinical data to prepare papers for publication in peer‑reviewed journals and present findings at seminars and scientific meetings.
• Keep abreast of scientific and clinical developments through the review of literature, and attending professional meetings, conferences, and symposia.

What You Will Need:

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Microbiology or a related field along with postdoctoral training resulting in certification or eligibility for certification by the American Board of Medical Microbiology, and/or an MD with board certification or eligibility for certification in either Medical Microbiology or Clinical Pathology as well as a current medical license in a US state or territory.
• Eight (8) years as a Scientist/Clinician with medical microbiology or clinical pathology experience
• Experience translating scientific and clinical data into peer‑reviewed publications, presenting findings at scientific forums, and supporting fellow training through case‑based teaching and mentorship.
• 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:

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in bioinformatics including, but not limited to, the use of tools, pipelines, and methodologies for Next Generation Sequencing data processing is highly desired.
• A strong record of independent and collaborative research is highly valued.

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. 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:

• 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.

All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors.

With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets.

Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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