Job Posting: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Summary

This position is located in the Transfusion Services Laboratory (TSL), within the Laboratory Services Section of the Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM) with the Clinical Center. The Transfusion Services Laboratory (blood bank) addresses the diverse needs at NIH by offering specialized and technically demanding serologic and molecular procedures for clinical diagnostic transfusion support and research purposes.

Duties

The NIH Clinical Center Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM) located in Bethesda, MD is hiring for four Clinical Laboratory Scientists. As a GS-0644-09/11 Clinical Laboratory Scientist, your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Receive, evaluate, and process clinical immunohematology specimens, ensuring specimen integrity prior to testing. Perform compatibility testing of donor and patient-recipient samples and use automated and manual methods to resolve moderately complex antibody problems. Use laboratory computer applications to record test results, document equipment maintenance, label blood components, and track the final disposition of blood components. Manufacture and process whole blood and blood components, including applying pathogen-reduction technology as appropriate. Review donor testing results, label blood components in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements, and monitor reagent and blood inventories to maintain adequate supply levels. Perform quality assurance functions, evaluate new procedures for accuracy and clinical suitability, identify and report deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and train assigned personnel in laboratory procedures.

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