Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Department of Health and Human Services

National Institutes of Health

NIH Clinical Center

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Department of Laboratory Medicine

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) invites candidates with strong laboratory skills to apply for the position of Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Chemistry), Department of Laboratory Medicine at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD.

The National Institutes of Health’s Clinical Center is a 200-bed hospital dedicated to clinical research in which all care is delivered within the context of more than 1,600 active clinical research protocols. The Clinical Center’s mission is scientific discovery including clinical protocols to evaluate rare diseases and clinical trials of novel interventions. The Clinical Center Department of Laboratory Medicine provides comprehensive and cutting-edge diagnostic testing for the clinical care of patient-volunteers in the Clinical Center and provides collaborative support for the translational research being conducted by NIH investigators.

The DLM laboratory conducts some 3.5 million test results each year. Each of the clinical laboratory sections offers state-of-the-art laboratory services with an active research and method development program. The laboratory operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year and employs approximately 200 staff members.

The CC Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM) offers laboratory diagnostic support in the areas of Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Sterility, as well as Phlebotomy Services. DLM supports clinical testing for patients and is also involved in the application of research approaches to clinical testing. DLM trains physicians and fellows from regional hospitals within the Washington, DC area, and trains medical technologists in the University of Maryland program.

A Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in the Chemistry Service reports to the Chemistry Chief Clinical Laboratory Scientist. As a CLS, the incumbent performs laboratory testing (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases) in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. They perform complex analysis of blood, urine, and other body fluids; assist with the monitoring and evaluation of quality control; operate and maintain complex instrumentation; troubleshoot problems with manual and automated chemistry methods; perform routine and special chemical analysis on complex, high throughput instruments; perform analysis for therapeutic drug concentration, hormone levels, vitamin, and thyroid testing; perform routine urinalysis and quantitative assays on 24-hour urine specimens; identify elements in urinary sediment, including casts and crystals; analyze results for clinical appropriateness; and perform highly unique and complex assays by mass spectrophotometer and HPLC technologies. Additional duties include performing quality assurance and lab safety functions; participating in the development, evaluation, and implementation of new test methodologies; and performing administrative and operational support duties.

The salary range starts at $64,957 up to $102,166. A full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life, and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.) is available. Applications must be submitted via the www.usajobs.gov website, job announcement # NIH-CC-DE-24-12209055 and # NIH-CC-MP-24-12229464 that will be open from December 14, 2023 to midnight on December 18, 2023. If you have questions about this position, please contact Paula Landry, HR Specialist, NIH at 301-402-7903 or at ohrcsdbranchesrvdsk@od.nih.gov.

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HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, without discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicap, age or membership, or non-membership in an employee organization. All applicants will be subject to a background investigation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,957.00 - $102,166.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person