Medical Laboratory Scientist Blood Bank

What You Will Do

• Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory testing using automated and manual methods in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, including ABO/Rh typing, direct antiglobulin testing, antibody screening and identification, red blood cell (RBC) phenotyping, elutions, crossmatches, and isohemagglutinin titers.
• Independently resolve routine RBC blood group antibody problems and perform moderately complex testing in consultation with the technical specialist.
• Operate laboratory equipment to include performance of quality control checks, preventative maintenance, and calibration.
• Prepare blood components from whole blood collections, including frozen plasma, leukocyte-reduced red blood cells, buffy coat, and pathogen-reduced platelets.
• Manage blood component inventory and coordinate the import and export of required blood components.
• Properly prepare chemical reagents and replace expired reagents or defective products to ensure valid patient results.
• Operate laboratory equipment including centrifuges, dry bath incubators, and blood bank refrigerators.
• Perform blood typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing, and antibody identification procedures.
• Perform lot release and labeling for blood components.
• Evaluate testing and component orders for appropriateness based on screening criteria and communicate with clinical care teams.
• Identify and report critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follow up according to established protocols.
• Document test and analysis findings and provide summaries to clinical and medical staff.
• Enter result data into standard spreadsheets and databases based on requirements.
• Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act as outlined in predetermined protocols.
• Document quality assurance steps associated with testing procedures and report findings.
• Distribute samples to proper laboratory analytical section or affiliate laboratories as instructed by Laboratory Manager and protocols.
• Communicate with the laboratory manager and clinical staff regarding supplies needed to maintain uninterrupted operations on the clinical unit.
• Provide technical guidance and customer support to internal and external stakeholders by answering questions on analyte stability, reference materials, and statistical information, while serving as a resource for problem resolution and client needs.
• Perform minor repairs, as necessary.
• Monitor and maintain an appropriate supply inventory.
• Complete supply requests and coordinate ordering and delivery with procurement staff.
• Operate specialized clinical laboratory instruments and equipment, including Luminex, to generate testing results for researchers.
• Assist with the maintenance and updating of freezer inventories.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with National Institutes of Health and Department of Health and Human Services standard operating procedures and policy; comply with laboratory standard operating procedures, regulatory and safety guidelines, environmental policies and procedures, and College of American Pathologists regulations for data input, storage, and retrieval in laboratory information systems.
• Comply with all State, Federal, CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments), safety, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), United States Department of Transportation and other government and applicable agency regulation.
• Research clinical and research regulatory requirements and recommend updates to processes and procedures.
• Conduct technical training for clinical fellows, visiting scientists, medical laboratory science students, and specialists.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related discipline
• Minimum FOUR (4) years of blood bank experience, preferably from within a clinical laboratory environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with specialized laboratory equipment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification is highly desirable
• Familiar with clinical trial process and protocols
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess strong analytical, organizational and time management skills

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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.

• 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
• Care.com 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

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