About this role
Job title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (3rd Shift)
About the Role Guidehouse is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide on-site support to the NIH in Bethesda, MD. This full-time role supports diagnostic testing across chemistry, hematology, and microbiology with emphasis on accuracy, quality, and patient care.
What You'll Do
- Conduct diagnostic testing on Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology specimens, ensuring accurate analytical processing, precise reporting, and meticulous record-keeping of all patient results.
- Assess and verify the suitability, identification, and overall integrity of incoming clinical specimens, executing proper processing techniques prior to analysis.
- Collaborate closely with laboratory staff to execute moderate-to-high complexity testing protocols and streamline specimen processing.
- Validate control data prior to releasing patient results to guarantee clinical accuracy and strict quality standards.
- Manage and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and reagents, initiating corrective actions promptly to ensure continuous operational quality.
- Adhere to established protocols and laboratory policies whenever testing systems deviate from acceptable performance ranges.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues affecting testing and reporting; document all corrective measures and escalate issues to appropriate staff when necessary.
- Consult and communicate with medical personnel regarding specimen collection protocols, actively resolving any documentation or specimen integrity issues.
- Execute and log all quality control measures, instrument calibrations, and preventative maintenance activities.
- Perform proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Document and communicate instances of instrument downtime, corrective actions, and quality control issues.
- Prioritize and structure daily laboratory tasks to align with patient needs and operational demands.
- Monitor and audit reagent and supply inventories to prevent shortages and maintain optimal stock levels.
- Collaborate to evaluate new techniques, perform comparative studies, and determine new guidelines.
- Uphold regulatory standards by actively participating in inspection preparations and maintaining compliance with all accrediting agencies.
- Additional Opportunity (Based on Program Needs): May support laboratory operations for the NIH Clinical Center Special Clinical Studies Unit (SCSU), which includes environments involving patients exposed to communicable diseases outside standard care conditions.
- May perform clinical laboratory testing across Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology under enhanced BSL-2 safety protocols.
- May participate in training and maintain competency requirements to support SCSU laboratory operations, as applicable.