Job Family:

Research Analyst (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for a Medical Scientific Photographer. This role will independently provide medical scientific support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center. The primary objective is to provide medical scientific photographs in support of clinical research. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD.

• Perform specialized photography on patient posture, skin, eye, and mouth conditions using a wide variety of light sources to display the pathological conditions of the disease.

• Provide technical advice and instructions to researchers in the use of computer programs such as Adobe Photoshop; advise researcher on the best and most appropriate file formats for various end uses.

• Provides counseling and education to patients before, during and after photography on the procedures of image capture as well as usage rights and protected health information.

• Confer with scientist or surgeon requesting coverage to obtain an understanding of the

• nature and objective of their research, patient treatment, and the conditions under which assignments are to be accomplished.

• Takes photographs using standard and specialized photographic equipment.

• Provides technical photographic expertise to provide a variety of clinical, laboratory, medical and scientific visual documentation.

• Utilizes photo editing software and printing and laminating equipment.

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What You Will Need:

• High School Degree

• Must have specialized or relevant experience as a photographer in a clinical or research setting.

• Well-developed knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.

• Knowledgeable or familiar with infection control and sterile procedures.

• Must be able to focus, center and provide simple flash type lighting for uncomplicated photography.

• Must be able to determine shutter speeds, lens settings and filters and camera angles.

• May be required to solve color or lighting problems.

• Have knowledge with a broad range of lighting techniques and equipment to maximize detail and eliminate un-wanted shadows or detail-robbing reflections including, but not limited to, Brightfield, Darkfield, Differential Interference Contrast, Polarized Light and Polarized Epi-Illumination.

• Proficient in use of digital cameras.  

• Must be comfortable with photographing all types and sizes of animals, from fruit flies to pigs, both active and sedated, and to provide advice on how to handle the animal to get the best results.

• Strong Oral and written communications.

• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and/or similar software programs.

• Microsoft Office Suite proficient.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Bachelors Degree

• Relevant experience as a patient photographer in a clinical or research setting preferred.

• Previous experience with photographing all types and sizes of animals, from fruit flies to pigs, both active and sedated preferred.

• Visual and Performing Arts and/or Film Video and Photographic Arts preferred.

• Previous experience with the National Institute of Health (NIH).

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

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.