Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Chemistry)

The NIH Clinical Center Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM) located in Bethesda, MD is hiring for two Clinical Laboratory Scientists in the Chemistry department. As a GS-0644-09/11 Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Chemistry section, your duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Receives and evaluates adequacy of clinical specimens for testing, including specimen identification and integrity. Processes specimens for testing. Performs specialized and technically demanding analytical procedures for diagnostic and research purposes. Identifies and addresses issues in testing that may affect results, such as interfering substances, disease conditions, limitations of the test procedure, or other problems in the test system. Reports laboratory results using the laboratory and/or hospital information system. Communicates STAT and urgent results directly to the patient care team. Participates in laboratory proficiency testing programs. Develops procedures and establish