Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Sterility

4 weeks ago

Bethesda, Maryland, United States Guidehouse Full time

Job Family:

Medical Technologist (Digital)


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are currently searching for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Sterility 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.

  • Perform laboratory procedures for cell therapy product sterility testing and environmental monitoring including specimen processing, culture, organism identification via MALDI-TOF MS and/or genomic sequencing, Mycoplasma PCR, viable and non-viable particle count monitoring; report and maintain records of test results.
  • Perform and document quality control activities, instrument calibrations and maintenance; 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 levels of performance.
  • Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; correct problem or notify staff; document all corrective actions taken.
  • Communicate and consult with pertinent medical personnel regarding collection and test procedures; troubleshoot any problems with the specimen or documentation.
  • Perform proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens.
  • Organize daily work based on priorities and needs of the laboratory and patients.
  • Perform inventory of reagents and supplies as required.
  • Collaborate with staff to evaluate new techniques; perform comparative studies with older technology; perform evaluations to determine new guidelines.
  • Comply with accrediting and inspections agency requirements participating in activities associated with the laboratory accreditation process.
  • Assist with reviewing and/or writing SOPs.
  • Perform laboratory work in a cGMP facility following cGMP requirements.
  • Work will be performed on a varied schedule per week and may include weekends, holidays, as well as on-call.

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in a science related discipline.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.

What Would be Nice to Have:

  • Experience in clinical Microbiology
  • MT (ASCP) certification preferred


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
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at or via email at All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.


Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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