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Senior Staff, Clinical Microbiology

Client Office: Bethesda, MD (NIH-Clinical Research Center), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 May 2026

💰 $248,000/yr($149,000/yr – $248,000/yr)

About the role

Job Family:

Scientific Research & Analysis

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

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 peer‑reviewed publications, presenting findings at scientific forums, and supporting fellow training through case‑based 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.

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. 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: