The NIH Clinical Center's Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM) offers laboratory diagnostic support in the area of immunology hematology, phlebotomy, microbiology and chemistry. DLM is designated by the CAP as a full service laboratory and serves as the laboratory for all in/out-patient testing for the Clinical Center.
Due to the physical environment in which it sits, DLM supports both the clinical testing for patients and the clinical application of research approaches to clinical testing.
The NIH Clinical Center Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM) located in Bethesda, MD is hiring for Clinical Laboratory Scientists in the Microbiology department. As a GS-0644-09/11 Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Microbiology 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 establishes parameters for correlation of test results and determines troubleshooting protocols.
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
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This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $70623 – $111087/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-14.
This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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