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We are currently searching for a Scientist/Clinician with medical microbiology or clinical pathology experience to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Bethesda, MD.

What You Will Do:

• Provide clinical operational oversight and consultation for microbiology testing, with the majority of effort devoted to clinical service activities.

• Participate in clinical call responsibilities, including presentation of patient results and didactic case-based teaching at Microbiology Rounds and supervision of microbiology fellows on a rotating basis

• Oversee and develop appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests to support NIH clinical protocols in the care of patients.

• Advise clinicians and NIH physician scientists on the significance of diagnostic procedures and interpretation of laboratory test results.

• Manage the financial and technical resources of the laboratory.

• Coordinate work with the technical supervisors of the specialty sections.

• Ensure that all specialty laboratory staff members and postdoctoral clinical microbiology fellows are appropriately trained.

• Mentor and teach NIH and visiting infectious diseases fellows and microbiology fellows.

• Contribute to the comprehensive laboratory safety policies of the laboratory and assuring that relevant staff are knowledgeable and compliant with safe laboratory practices.

• Initiate independent and collaborative research projects in clinical microbiology and/or infectious diseases with NIH investigators, other NIH scientists, and outside collaborators.

• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret scientific and clinical data to prepare papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at seminars and scientific meetings.

• Keep abreast of scientific and clinical developments through the review of literature, and attending professional meetings, conferences, and symposia.

What You Will Need:

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Microbiology or a related field along with postdoctoral training resulting in certification or eligibility for certification by the American Board of Medical Microbiology, and/or an MD with board certification or eligibility for certification in either Medical Microbiology or Clinical Pathology as well as a current medical license in a US state or territory.

• Eight (8) years as a Scientist/Clinician with medical microbiology or clinical pathology experience

• Experience translating scientific and clinical data into peerreviewed publications, presenting findings at scientific forums, and supporting fellow training through casebased teaching and mentorship.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience.

• Expertise in bioinformatics including, but not limited to, the use of tools, pipelines, and methodologies for Next Generation Sequencing data processing is highly desired.

• A strong record of independent and collaborative research is highly valued.

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

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