Chemistry CLS — Independent, Impactful Lab Scientist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Phoenix VA, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

The CLS will work independently in day-to-day lab operations, developing, evaluating, and validating procedures to ensure accurate test results in line with current regulatory requirements. Key duties include performing standard and complex lab procedures, maintaining instruments, and ensuring biosafety compliance while communicating results and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions; foreign equivalency may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures, calibra tions, and interpretations with attention to accuracy and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains, calibrates, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments; documents maintenance and quality control.
• Adheres to biosafety and regulatory standards (CAP, FDA, OSHA) and communicates results clearly to staff.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Phoenix VA, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

The CLS will work independently in day-to-day lab operations, developing, evaluating, and validating procedures to ensure accurate test results in line with current regulatory requirements. Key duties include performing standard and complex lab procedures, maintaining instruments, and ensuring biosafety compliance while communicating results and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.