Blood Bank Medical Laboratory Scientist

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What You Will Do:

We are currently searching for Blood Bank Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide independently provide clinical support services to the Transfusion Services Laboratory (TSL) within the Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM) at the National Institutes of Healths Clinical Center (CC). The TSL performs specialized and technically demanding serologic and molecular Immunohematologic procedures for clinical diagnostic transfusion support and research purposes. The TSL manufactures most blood components transfused in the CC from the DTMs FDA-licensed collection facility. This is a full-time on-site opportunity in Bethesda MD.

• Perform laboratory testing (pre-analytical analytical post-analytical phases) in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Perform compatibility crossmatch testing of donor and patient-recipient samples using automated and manual methods.
• Independently resolve routine red blood count (RBC) blood group antibody problems and perform moderately complex testing to resolve complex RBC blood group antibody problems in consultation with a technical specialist.
• Maintain laboratory equipment. Operate calibrate and/ or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis such as spectrophotometers calorimeters flame photometers or computer-controlled analyzers.
• Manage blood inventory arranging for import/export of necessary blood components.
• Evaluate blood transfusion orders for appropriateness based on screening criteria.
• Communicate with nurses and physicians to clarify questionable transfusion or testing orders.
• Perform component manufacturing duties i.e. prepare blood components like frozen plasma leukoreduced RBC and buffy coats from whole blood collections and pathogen reduced platelets.
• Perform lot release and labeling for blood components.
• Perform quality assurance functions in support of improving operations and methods.
• Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
• Record and interpret research or operational data.
• Provide technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life such as origin relationship development anatomy and function.
• Provide transfusion medicine training for the various training programs sponsored by the CC such as the accredited Transfusion Medicine Fellowship and Specialists in Blood Banking programs.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree minimum education required
• At least THREE (3) years of blood bank experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Ability to support a shift schedule which may include evenings weekends or holidays.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Excellent analytical organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Proficient with MS Office Suite

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Assistance and ID theft protection etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

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