Nextonic Solutions is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Clinical Center (CC) located in Bethesda, MD. Scope: To independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health/Clinical Center/Department of Transfusion Medicine/Infectious Diseases Section. · 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 laboratories established policies and procedures when test systems are not within the laboratories established acceptable levels of performance · Ensure compliance with accrediting and inspections agency requirements, participating inactivities 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 washerreader and able to troubleshoot malfunctions 4 · Monitor inventory of reagents and supplies required for the specialty testing for equipment and supply contracts 5 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 Requirements: · 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. · 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