Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Position Objective The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health/Clinical Center/Department of Transfusion Medicine/Infectious Diseases Section within the National Institutes of Health. Duties and Responsibilities 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 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 laboratorys established policies and procedures when test systems are not within the laboratorys established acceptable levels of performance Ensure compliance with accrediting and inspections agency requirements, participating in activities 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 Maintain laboratory equipment Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment such as Cobas AmpliprepTaqman, 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 Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards 1 Interpret research or operational data 2 Record research or operational data 3 Work products and documents related to performing laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results Work products and documents related to quality, including detection of reagent problems, equipment malfunction or need to replace reagents; identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; correct problem; notify staff Clean Equipment Work products and documents related to compliance with all aspects of laboratory safety and QC/QA/QI policies and procedures; document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations and maintenance performed. Work products and documents related to organizing daily workload; ordering reagents and supplies required for specialty testing for equipment and supply contracts Work products and documents related to compliance with accrediting and inspections agency requirements Documentation of completion of required training and competencies with TTV Lead Technologist: Training, Competency andContinuing Education to meet TTV, DTM and CC requirements Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution is required. Accredited clinical laboratory training program in laboratory science Strong Experience in performing Molecular based testing and Serology testing required Experience with MS Office products Preferred Qualifications Minimum of three years in a clinical diagnostic laboratory environment is preferred BS MT (CLS) certification or equivalent preferred Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsib #J-18808-Ljbffr