**Position Objective:** The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health/Clinical Center/Department of Transfusion Medicine/Infectious Diseases Section within the National Institutes of Health. **Duties and Responsibilities:** + Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings + Performs DNARNA purification and quantitation, and real-time PCR utilizing automated instrumentation such as COBAS Amplipreptaqman; COBAS 6800 + Accurately Performs Automated testing procedures for Serology based testing for infectious diseases such as Ortho 3600 + Organize daily workload based on priorities, rotation schedule and needs of the laboratory and patients + Independently analyzes and discusses the interpretation, reliability, and validity of test data + Uses a wide variety of laboratory information systems, statistical methods and computer programs to collect, organize, and analyze data for reporting of verified results + Accurately Performs accessioning, specimen processing and test performance of moderate to high complexity tests + Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; resolve problems or notify staff; document all corrective actions taken + Communicate and consult with pertinent medical personnel regarding collection procedures; troubleshoot any problems with the specimen or documentation document all QC activities, instrument calibrations and maintenance performed and identify, investigate and notify supervisor of any problems or discrepancies identified + Follow the laboratorys established policies and procedures when test systems are not within the laboratorys established acceptable levels of performance + Ensure compliance with accrediting and inspections agency requirements, participating in activities associated with the laboratory accreditation process + Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens + Follow the Clinical Center, Department and Laboratory established Safety policies and procedures + Maintain laboratory equipment + Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment such as Cobas AmpliprepTaqman, Cobas 6800, Ortho 3600, microplate washerreader and able to troubleshoot malfunctions **4** + Monitor inventory of reagents and supplies required for the specialty testing for equipment and supply contracts **5** + Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data + Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards **1** + Interpret research or operational data **2** + Record research or operational data **3** + Work products and documents related to performing laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results + Work products and documents related to quality, including detection of reagent problems, equipment malfunction or need to replace reagents; identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; correct problem; notify staff + Clean Equipment + Work products and documents related to compliance with all aspects of laboratory safety and QC/QA/QI policies and procedures; document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations and maintenance performed. + Work products and documents related to organizing daily workload; ordering reagents and supplies required for specialty testing for equipment and supply contracts + Work products and documents related to compliance with accrediting and inspections agency requirements + Documentation of completion of required training and competencies with TTV Lead Technologist: Training, Competency andContinuing Education to meet TTV, DTM and CC requirements **Qualifications** **Basic Qualifications:** + **Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution is required.** + **Accredited clinical laboratory training program in laboratory science** + **Strong Experience in performing Molecular based testing and Serology testing required** + **Experience with MS Office products** **Preferred Qualifications:** + **Minimum of three years in a clinical diagnostic laboratory environment is preferred** + **BS MT (CLS) certification or equivalent preferred** + **Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff** + **Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects** ***This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsib