Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Title:

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Location:

Bethesda, MD 20814 Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): Day (Onsite)

Duration:

Contract Pay Rate:

$90K /YR to $120

K/YR Summary:

To independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the Client/Clinical Center/Department of Transfusion Medicine/Infectious Diseases Section.

Role & Responsibilities:

Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life 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. Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures 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 laboratory's established policies and procedures when test systems are not within the laboratory's 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. Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment Maintain laboratory equipment. Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment such as Cobas. AmpliprepTaqman, Cobas 6800, Ortho 3600, microplate washer reader and able to troubleshoot malfunctions. Monitor inventory of reagents and supplies required for the specialty testing for equipment and supply contracts. Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures: Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data. Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards. Interpret research or operational data. Record research or operational data.

Deliverables:

Work products and documents related to performing laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results

• Ad-Hoc 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
• Ad-Hoc Clean Equipment
• Ad-Hoc Run Validation
• Ad-Hoc Inspect Equipment
• Ad-Hoc 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.

• Ad-Hoc Work products and documents related to organizing daily workload; ordering reagents and supplies required for specialty testing for equipment and supply contracts
• Ad-Hoc Work products and documents related to compliance with accrediting and inspections agency requirements
• AdHoc Documentation of completion of required training and competencies with

TTV Lead Technologist:

Training, Competency and Continuing Education to meet TTV, DTM and CC requirements•

Ad-Hoc Qualification:

Master's Degree.

Certifications & Licenses:

Accredited clinical laboratory training program in laboratory science Minimum of three (3) years in a clinical diagnostic laboratory environment is preferred BS MT (CLS) certification or equivalent preferred Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution is required.

Field of Study:

Biology.

Software:

Microsoft office products.

Required Skills:

Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills. Strong Experience in performing Molecular based testing and Serology testing required. Strong communications skills, both oral and written. About our

Company:

• 22nd Century Technologies Inc.

, (TSCTI) is one the fastest growing healthcare staffing companies in the United States. With presence in all 50 States and 6000+ employees nationwide, we have been providing unparallel healthcare and technology staffing services to Public and Private sectors for over 26 years. Started as a technology staffing company in 1997, we have significantly expanded our healthcare practice to both Clinical and Non-Clinical staffing, serving various facilities, healthcare organizations and government agencies. Our ISO certified staffing practices and technology driven staffing procedures

• from recruitment to onboarding, along with an internal pre-vetted resume database of healthcare professionals, enable us to serve our customers with their immediate staffing needs. TSCTI has extensive experience providing Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists and other Allied Health professionals to various states
• California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia to name a few, and Our valued relationships with employees as well as commitment to meet and exceed clients' expectations through our exemplary employees proves our competency in today's healthcare staffing industry.

Recognized among "Best Company to Work For" by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients' expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.