Clinical Microbiology Specialist

Job description

Job Family: Scientific Research & Analysis Travel Required: None Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust We are currently searching for a Clinical Microbiology Specialist to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Bethesda, MD. This is a short-term engagement for an estimated duration of two (2) years, with the possibility for extension with client approval. What You Will Do: Perform laboratory procedures for microbiology specimen handling and processing, test analyses; report and maintain records of patient test results. Work with staff on specimen processing and test performance of moderate to high complexity tests, such as VRE PCR, Carba-R real time PCR, Maldi Tof-MS and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Check controls before reporting stained smears to ensure that the stain quality is appropriate. Monitor, troubleshoot, and initiate or take corrective action to maintain stain and media quality, reagents, and equipment. Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures when test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable leve...