Kelly/NIH Medical Scientific Photographer

Medical Scientific Photographer - NIH Bethesda, MD

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers.

Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world.

We are currently seeking a Medical Scientific Photographer with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.

This is a long-term contract position which offers :

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans
• Paid leave (min 120 hours; prorated for part-time position) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
• Access to NIH's unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives.
• Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https : / / government.kellyservices.us /

TASKS . The contractor shall :

Takes photographs using standard and specialized photographic equipment.

• Select and use appropriate studio or cameras to meet the custom requirements of specific projects as well as to perform routine camera work.
• Take photographs using standard still cameras, commonly available lighting, and related techniques that involve limited problems of speed, motion, or lighting.
• 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.
• Photograph gross specimens immediately after removal from surgical procedures.
• Provide patient photographic services using a variety of specialized cameras, lenses and filters, and light sources to produce acceptable end products.
• Photograph deep body cavities requiring specialized reflected image techniques, plus carefully selected light sources.

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

• Plan and organize photographic projects from beginning to end.
• Consider the photographic subject matter, artistic and location conditions, and requirements of a project in determining equipment, selection, and placement.
• 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.

Utilizes photo editing software and printing and laminating equipment.

• Utilize photo editing software to manipulate or enhance images.
• 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.
• Use photographs taken to develop and / or print as requested different types of products, such and standard prints, PowerPoint slides and data files;

manipulate prints using various graphics software, such as Adobe Photoshop.

• Manipulate digital or film products to copy, correct, crop, enlarge or reduce photographs, prints, slides, and overlays.
• Utilize photo-editing software as well as printing and lamination to produce posters and brochures for assigned projects.

Other

• Work with staff on public affairs photography, group and portraits of patient and family members.
• Select and use appropriate studio or cameras to meet the custom requirements of specific projects as well as to perform routine camera work.
• Consider the photographic subject matter, artistic and location conditions, and requirements of a project in determining equipment, selection, and placement.
• Seek process improvements and better methods to show subtle detail through adaptation of equipment and constant experimentation with photographic lighting techniques.
• 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.
• Participate as a member of the planning team; work closely with staff to determine the extent of coverage to achieve high quality still photography.
• 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.
• Plan and organize photographic coverage for scientific, technical, or medical projects from beginning to end.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have :

• High School - Field of Study Visual and Performing Arts - Film Video and Photographic Arts
• Well-developed knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
• Relevant experience as a patient photographer in a clinical or research setting
• Knowledge of infection control and sterile procedures
• Software - Adobe Photoshop - MS Office Suite
• Specialized photography experience. 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.
• Sterile procedure practices
• 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 Digital cameras - use and be well versed in Adobe Photoshop and other software.
• Photograph all types and sizes of animals, from fruit flies to pigs, both active and sedated in order to provide advice on how to handle the animal to get the best results
• Strong Oral and written communications
• Ability to work with digital cameras.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE

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a full job description can be made available at that time.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account.

Visit https : / / www.mykelly.us / us-mykelly / perks / for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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