Ancillary Testing Lab Scientist: Lead Programs (EDRP)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) at GS-12. The role provides oversight for testing outside the core lab, ensuring quality control, proficiency testing, and compliance with federal standards.

Leadership in ancillary testing and collaboration with LIS is required. Preferred candidates hold a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/MLS with ASCP certification and have experience with Point of Care/DLI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, MLS, or equivalent.
• ASCP MT/MLS certification or eligible and able to obtain.
• Experience in clinical laboratory oversight and accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for testing programs outside the core lab.
• Ensure quality control, proficiency testing, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead ancillary testing operations and coordinate with LIS.

Skills

Medical technology concepts

Quality assurance

Laboratory information systems

LEAN / Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology / MLS

ASCP MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certification

Tools

VistA

LEDI interfaces

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) at GS-12. The role provides oversight for testing outside the core lab, ensuring quality control, proficiency testing, and compliance with federal standards.

Leadership in ancillary testing and collaboration with LIS is required. Preferred candidates hold a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/MLS with ASCP certification and have experience with Point of Care/DLI