Job Posting: Biologist (Molecular)

Summary

If you are a talented, knowledgeable, and motivated individual with experience performing clinical laboratory testing in support of patient care, assisting senior clinicians and investigators, and performing experiments in support of research programs, consider joining the Department of Laboratory Medicine as a Biologist (Molecular) within the Hematology section.

Duties

As a GS-0401-12, Biologist (Molecular), your duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Performs complex molecular biology tests related to the diagnosis of cancer and immune diseases employing molecular biology related techniques. Performs specialized and technically demanding analytical procedures for diagnostic and research purposes. Reviews and analyzes daily quality control data and takes the appropriate steps to ensure quality results. Interacts directly with patient care physicians in discussing the interpretation of test results and suggests follow up procedures which may help answer clinical questions. Troubleshoots instruments and test methods when necessary and documents corrective actions. Performs troubleshooting with minimal. support, seeking guidance from the supervisor or senior scientist as necessary, and assists with training in troubleshooting techniques. Investigates new solutions to methodological problems, analyzes testing systems, and devises alternative approaches when needed to guarantee quality results. Works with department leadership, senior investigators and technical staff to implement new or changing programs and policies (e.g., CLIA) including, but not limited to, changes in staffing, training, reporting, documentation and inspection requirements.

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