The National Institutes of Health (NIH) requires specialized pathology expertise to support high-complexity clinical laboratory testing and operations for patient care and research protocols.
Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in chemical pathology.
- Strong foundation in analytical chemistry, physiology, and pathology.
- Prior research and/or clinical experience sufficient to meet American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC) eligibility requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform and manage components of high-complexity clinical laboratory testing and operations in support of patient care and research protocols.
- Evaluate specimen acceptability, interpret test results, and resolve analytical or technical problems.
- Provide consultative support to NIH clinical teams during call rotations regarding test selection, method limitations, and resolution of complex laboratory issues.
- Review and sign-out protein electrophoresis and immunofixation results, under supervision, to ensure accurate and timely reporting for patient management.
- Perform quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and quality improvement (QI) procedures in accordance with CAP/CLIA requirements.
- Contribute to laboratory management activities including method development and validation, instrument evaluation, and establishment of reference intervals.
- Plan and conduct translational research projects supporting NIH clinical studies and protocol development.
Other
- Up to 10% travel
- Ability to Obtain Public Trust
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, both oral and written.
- 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.
