Clinical Laboratory Scientist at NASA-JSC
Clinical Laboratory Scientist at NASA-JSC
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Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical laboratory support. The clinical laboratory is a College of American Pathology accredited high complexity laboratory requiring the applicant to meet CAP standards for high complexity testing. The clinical laboratorys purpose is to monitor the health of space crews occupational medicine patients and research subjects. Specifically the Clinical Laboratory Scientist will collect process and analyze blood serum and urine specimens from astronaut examinations annual physicals diagnostic examinations and missionrelated examinations. This position will collect and process samples for biochemical immunological and hematological assessments. This position performs phlebotomy on clinical and research patients. In addition this position is responsible for providing oversight for research collections and testing.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform assigned tasks in all sections of the laboratory on a rotation with the other technologists.
- Provide laboratory analyses for all areas of the laboratory for various clients.
- Support Clinical Laboratory activities for the International Space Station Human Test Subject facility and Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects (CPHS)approved experiments for Johnson Space Center investigators.
- Monitor inventory order supplies and provide maintenance for instruments as required.
- Obtain product information from vendors and requisition reagents and expendable supplies in order to meet and maintain (CLIA ISO VPP) as required.
- Participate in biannual CAP inspections and selfinspections.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Bachelors of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited university.
- Certification with American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP)
- At least five 6 years of general clinical laboratory experience.
SKILLS
Required:
- Excellent analytical skills and communication skills both oral and written.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to conduct routine instrument maintenance and to monitor quality control procedures in specific departments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Desired:
- Experience in evaluating clinical laboratory instrumentation and procedure writing.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Employment Type
Full-Time
