Ancillary Testing CLS Lead (EDRP Eligible)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Education Debt Reduction Program

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Virginia is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (GS-12) to join the team. This role provides oversight for testing programs outside the laboratory and supports quality assurance, policies, and coordination with leadership for testing services.

Candidates must meet basic education, certification, and grandfathering provisions. The position is aligned with VHA standards and involves working within a structured, mission-driven environment in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certification options: Generalist MLS/MT by ASCP BOC or AMT; or Specialist/Categorical by ASCP or AMT.
• Foreign education may be creditable if evaluated as equivalent or ASCP/AMT letter of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for testing programs outside of the laboratory.
• Develop policies and coordinate inventory management, procurement, and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, state, and accrediting standards.

Skills

Medical technology knowledge

Quality control

Statistics

Lab information systems

Teaching others

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lab information systems

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Virginia is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (GS-12) to join the team. This role provides oversight for testing programs outside the laboratory and supports quality assurance, policies, and coordination with leadership for testing services.

Candidates must meet basic education, certification, and grandfathering provisions. The position is aligned with VHA standards and involves working within a structured, mission-driven environment in Virginia.