Clinical Lab Scientist - Ancillary & POC Testing Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Federal benefits

Federal pension

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Ancillary Testing Coordinator in Dallas, TX. The role oversees testing outside the main lab and ensures CAP and CLIA compliance across off-site facilities, including POC testing sites.

You will coordinate quality assurance, staff training, and policy development, while supporting performance improvement and safety programs.

Qualifications

• A transcript must be submitted with your application.
• If using foreign education, provide Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.
• Education must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Develops and recommends policies for ancillary testing outside the main laboratory.
• Consults with clinical leaders to identify needs and adopts appropriate methods; serves as technical expert for training and quality assurance.
• Ensures accreditation and regulatory compliance for patient testing, results reporting and proficiency testing.
• Maintains CAP-approved proficiency testing for all off-site sites and coordinates corrective actions.
• Performs calibration and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment; supports performance improvement initiatives.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Ancillary Testing Coordinator in Dallas, TX. The role oversees testing outside the main lab and ensures CAP and CLIA compliance across off-site facilities, including POC testing sites.

You will coordinate quality assurance, staff training, and policy development, while supporting performance improvement and safety programs.