Photographer, Scientific jobs in the United States

Position Objective: Provide services as a Medical Scientific Photographer in support of the overall functions of National Institute of Health Clinical Center within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Medical Scientific Photographer 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.1
• 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.
• 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.3
• 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. 2
• 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.
• Photograph gross specimens immediately after removal from surgical procedures.
• 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 for various end users 5.
• 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. 4
• Plan and organize photographic coverage for scientific, technical or medical projects from beginning to end.
• Provide patient photographic services using a variety of specialized cameras, lenses and
• filters, and light sources to produce acceptable end products.
• 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 deep body cavities requiring specialized reflected image techniques, plus carefully selected light sources.
• Work products and documents related to determining the extent of coverage to achieve high quality still photography; confer with staff regarding the nature and objective of research, patient treatment and conditions under which assignments are to be accomplished.
• Work products and documents related to planning and organizing photographic coverage; use a variety of specialized cameras, lenses, filters and light sources; photograph deep body cavities; photograph gross specimens immediately after removal from surgical procedures.
• Work products and documents related to 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.
• Work products and documents related to seeking process improvements and better methods to show subtle detail; provide technical advice and instructions to researchers in the use of computer programs and the best and most appropriate file formats for various end uses.
• Clean Equipment and Inspect Equipment.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Degree.
• 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.
• Skilled in Adobe Photoshop and MS Office Suite.
• Experienced in specialized photography: must be able to focus, center and provide simple flash type lighting for uncomplicated photography.
• Experience in determining shutter speeds, lens settings and filters and camera angles.
• Experience working with digital cameras and ability to solve color or lighting problems.
• Experience with 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.
• Experience photographing all types and sizes of animals, from fruit flies to pigs, both active and sedated in order to provide advice on how to handle he animal to get the best results

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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This position is contingent upon contract award.