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DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 3,200 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.
Overview
DLH Corp is looking for a Laboratory Technician (HIV CLIA lab at CDC), lab experience required, to join our talented and innovative team supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA.
CDC’s National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), the Division of HIV Prevention (DHP) is charged with preventing HIV infection and reducing the incidence of HIV-related illness and death. The overarching objectives of the contract held by DLH are to assist DHP in addressing its public health mission by providing data management, data governance and analysis, and data dissemination support to strengthen the nationwide capacity to monitor the HIV epidemic.
The HIV Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) lab is housed within the Laboratory Branch. Laboratory testing is executed in accordance with CLIA regulations related to HIV1 and HIV2 diagnostic testing. The primary objectives are to provide laboratory expertise in processing specimens for HIV diagnostics and record/report test results in the approved CLIA format.
Responsibilities
- Support the coordination of CLIA process improvements.
- Conduct HIV diagnostic tests on all specimens received from a variety of projects.
- Test specimens using serological assays including ELISA, Rapid Tests, and Western Blots and obtain less than 1% false positive or false negative.
- Organize and maintain workflows to minimize delays in reporting results.
- Maintain a database containing accurate and properly formatted test results.
- Report test results to physicians, epidemiologists, and state health department laboratories in accordance with CLIA regulations.
- Develop lab and data comparison procedures; prepare/maintain related documentation.
- Support document clearance processes including timely updates to the Document Control master database/spreadsheet.
- Manage sample and reagent inventory, including routine inventory counts and proper management of expiring supplies.
- Follow all established laboratory safety protocols, including managing accumulated waste via the designated waste disposal system.
- Collaborate with research labs to conduct testing on HIV samples and assist with the development of Lab-Developed Tests.
- Assist with routine equipment maintenance and calibration verification procedures per CLIA and QMML guidelines.
- Prepare for, and participate in, annual CLIA lab inspections and QMS related activities.
Qualifications
- 2-year experience with Laboratory specimen processing.
- 1-year experience with Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS).
- Knowledge of HIV specimen.
- Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science or related field.
- Master’s degree in Laboratory Science or related field (preferred).
- Detail oriented and able to create meticulous documentation of variables, datasets, and data attributes with a commitment to generating accurate data and products.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Benefits: DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-Learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.
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