Guidehouse·Bethesda, Maryland
Provide senior-level support to the Bone Marrow Service, including training fellows and staffing pathology reviews. Direct specific hematology sub-sections and ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable patient laboratory results.
Job Family: Scientific Research & Analysis
We are currently searching for a Hematopathologist to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a part-time opportunity based in Bethesda, MD
As a member of the senior staff, provide support to the Bone Marrow Service with equal assignments as primary and secondary attending. The number of service weeks assigned may be adjusted based on research and administrative commitments.
As primary attending,1) work with the Hematopathology Fellow and train the Fellow in diagnosis of bone marrow pathology; 2) staff peripheral blood pathology reviews from the technologists; 3) staff peripheral blood review requests from clinicians; 4) handle walk-in pathology consults from clinicians.
As secondary attending, work with the Hematopathologist Assistant, who supports the Pathologist, in preparation of bone marrow reports, ordering of ancillary testing, etc.
Direct at least one of the sub-sections of
Hematology, including: Automated Hematology, Coagulation, Bone Marrow Pathology, Flow Cytometry, Molecular Hematology (NGS and chimerism), and the emerging area of Digital Pathology. Work closely with the Chief Tech, team leaders, specialists, and technologists for that sub-section
Function as a consultant to clinicians regarding test results of that sub-section, which may require attending clinical conferences and signing out testing specific to that sub-section. For some sub-sections, tests may also be signed out by other senior staff and results may be incorporated into bone marrow reports, etc.
Review and guide Quality Control/Quality Assurance, policies, SOPs, CAP surveys, and instrument validation plans/summaries; evaluate emerging technologies.
Ensure the lab provides high-quality, reliable patient laboratory results.
Give lectures/seminars to the lab staff and for the residency and fellowship programs, as requested.
Work may include weekends, holidays, and/or shift work.
Incumbent capture: The identified candidate meets the labor category requirements provided by the customer; no additional candidates were considered.
The annual salary range for this position is $171,000.00-$285,000.00. 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.
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Requires an M.D. with board certification and subspecialty fellowship training in Hematopathology and a current unrestricted medical license. A minimum of ten years of experience and the ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance are required.
Market context
In Maryland, hematopathologist openings are typically driven by hospital and laboratory needs for expert blood and bone marrow diagnostics, so demand is often tied to referral volume and subspecialty coverage. These roles are competitive because employers usually want board certification, hematopathology fellowship training, substantial experience, an unrestricted license, and the ability to obtain Federal Public Trust clearance. If you are considering applying, confirm your licensure and clearance readiness early; this platform’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.
