Medical Laboratory Scientist Blood Bank

(ID: 2025-1011)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist Blood Bank to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Clinical Center (CC) located in Bethesda, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
    

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

The contractor will independently provide clinical support services to The National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center (CC), Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM), Transfusion Services Laboratory (TSL). The TSL performs specialized and technically demanding serologic and molecular Immunohematologic procedures for clinical diagnostic transfusion support and research purposes. The DTM includes an FDA-licensed collection facility where the TSL manufactures most blood components transfused in the CC. Additionally, the contractor provides transfusion medicine training for the various training programs sponsored by the CC, i.e. accredited Transfusion Medicine Fellowship and Specialists in Blood Banking programs.

Deliverables:

• Clean Equipment - Ad-Hoc
• Run Validation - Ad-Hoc
• Inspect Equipment - Ad-Hoc
• Meet with lab members to present updates - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to performing laboratory testing (pre-analytic, analytic, post-analytic phases); evaluate blood transfusion orders for appropriateness based on screening criteria; communicate with nurses and physicians to clarify questionable transfusion or testing orders. - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to performing compatibility (crossmatch) testing of donor and patient-recipient samples using automated and manual methods. - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to resolving routine RBC blood group antibody problems; performing moderately complex testing to resolve complex RBC blood group antibody problems in consultation with technical specialist. - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to preparing blood components such as frozen plasma, leuko-reduced RBC and buffy coats from whole blood collections and pathogen reduced platelets; perform lot release and labeling for blood components. - Ad-Hoc

Work Details:

• Perform laboratory testing (pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical phases) in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements - 1
• Perform compatibility crossmatch testing of donor and patient-recipient samples using automated and manual methods - 2
• Independently resolve routine RBC blood group antibody problems; perform moderately complex testing to resolve complex RBC blood group antibody problems in consultation with technical specialist - 3
• Maintain laboratory equipment - 4

• Manages blood inventory, arranging for import/export of necessary blood components - 5

• Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life
• Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function
• Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures
• Performs quality assurance functions in support of improving operations and methods
• Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment
• Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers
• Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures
• Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards
• Interpret research or operational data

• Record research or operational data

• Evaluate blood transfusion orders for appropriateness based on screening criteria

• Communicate with nurses and physicians to clarify questionable transfusion or testing orders

• Perform component manufacturing duties, i.e. prepare blood components like frozen plasma, leukoreduced RBC and buffy coats from whole blood collections and pathogen reduced platelets
• Perform lot release and labeling for blood components
• Position is Tier I - Emergency Essential/Excepted

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Minimum Education:

Masters

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

• Minimum three (3) years of blood bank experience in a laboratory environment preferred
• Accredited clinical laboratory science training program
• Bachelor's degree is acceptable
  

Field of Study

• Medical Technologies Technicians - Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions

Software

• MS Office Suite (including Teams)

Skills

• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range: $75,000 USD - $83,000 USD