Job Family:Medical Technologist
Travel Required:None
Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public Trust
We are currently searching for a Clinical Study Laboratory Coordinator to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Successful candidates will be organized self-starters with strong project coordination skills. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Bethesda, MD.
What You Will Do:- Serve as the primary interface between Principal Investigators, Study Protocol Navigators, and the laboratory for in-house and reference laboratory testing related to clinical studies.
- Coordinate study-related testing workflows with Senior Staff, the Chief Technologist, Team Leads, LIS administrators, and the send-out team.
- Track and troubleshoot study specimen issues, including questions related to specimen collection, labeling, routing, acceptability, processing, send-out requirements, and resulting workflows.
- Coordinate follow-up when study specimens are not processed correctly, when workflow problems arise, or when protocol-specific laboratory procedures require revision.
- Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of study-specific procedures for specimen handling, processing, shipment, and reporting for both in-house and send-out testing.
- Help coordinate new study test requests, including communication with LIS/build teams, reference laboratories, send-out operations, and section bench leads.
- Work with subject matter experts (Team Leads and Senior Staff) to implement SOP, workflow, and test-orders for study-related laboratory processes.
- Maintain tracking systems and documentation for study specimens, protocol-specific workflows, pending issues, and follow-up items.
- Facilitate communication of study-related testing issues and urgent workflow concerns to the appropriate laboratory personnel and clinical or study protocol teams.
- Assist with packing and shipping specimens to reference laboratories, as applicable, in accordance with laboratory and regulatory requirements.
- Escalate technical, medical, and policy questions to the appropriate Team Leads and Senior Staff and help coordinate implementation of the final plan.
What You Will Need:- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with clinical specimens or in a clinical laboratory environment.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- 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:- Experience supporting clinical trials, study protocols, or research specimen workflows.
- Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
- Experience in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics preferred.
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems and/or test build workflows.
- Experience with specimen shipping and reference laboratory send-out processes.
- Ability to lift 10-30 pounds.
The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. 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.
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
- 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
