Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Indian Health Service; Polska; On-site; PLN 227,445 - 341,167; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology.

The role includes interpreting results, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring proper specimen handling, documentation, and quality control in line with accreditation standards. It also involves QA activities and guidance to staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree with coursework in biology, chemistry and mathematics and MLS/CLS training.
• Successful completion of an accredited medical technology program or certificate.
• Five years of full-time clinical lab experience in listed areas as described.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology.
• Interpret and verify test results; troubleshoot discrepancies and equipment malfunctions.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens with proper handling and documentation.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, calibration and maintenance per accreditation standards.
• Support operations with QA activities, procedure development, inventory management and staff guidance.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Specimen handling

Education

Bachelor's/graduate degree in biological science, chemistry, or mathematics

Accredited MLS/CLS program completed

12-month accred. medical technology course or 1-year post-bachelor's certificate in medical technology

Five years of full-time clinical lab experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology, Urinalysis/Body Fluids

Job description

Summary Make a difference where it matters most! Join the Indian Health Service as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist providing vital, life‑saving diagnostics to American Indian communities. Advance your career, enjoy competitive benefits, and be part of a mission that transforms lives every day.

Duties

• Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing using manual and automated methodologies in areas such as chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology.
• Interpret and verify test results, troubleshoot testing discrepancies and equipment malfunctions, and implement corrective actions to ensure accurate laboratory results.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens while ensuring proper handling, preservation, and documentation procedures.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities in compliance with laboratory accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Support laboratory operations through quality assurance activities, procedure development, inventory management, and technical guidance to laboratory staff.

Requirements

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• IHS Selectees whose duties require them to work at an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy; vaccine exemption requests may be available.
• Designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children; applicants must not have been found guilty of certain crimes.
• On‑call hours or standby duty may be required.
• Physical demands: walking, sitting, standing, reaching and bending.
• Successful completion of a federal background investigation is required.
• Entrance to E‑Verify employment verification is required.
• Real ID is required beginning May 7, 2025.

Basic Requirements

• A Bachelor's or graduate‑level degree from a regionally accredited institution with coursework in biological science, chemistry, and mathematics, and successful completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program.
• A full 4‑year program of study that included a 12‑month accredited medical technology course or a 1‑year post‑bachelor's certificate program in medical technology.
• A Bachelor's or graduate‑level degree with specified semester hours in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and five years of full‑time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids.

Minimum Qualifications

• GS-07 – One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level or completion of one year of graduate-level education in clinical laboratory science or a related field; or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (GPA ≥ 2.95) in a related discipline.
• GS-09 – One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level or completion of two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s degree; or a master’s degree with exceptional performance; or a combination of education and experience meeting the GS-09 level.
• GS-11 – One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level or completion of three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree; or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or a combination of education and experience meeting the GS-11 level.