Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Veterans Health Administration; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 72,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Augusta, Maine, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join the VA Maine Healthcare System. The position involves performing and interpreting a wide range of laboratory tests across chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, and immunohematology, with emphasis on quality control and regulatory compliance.

Intermittent work hours apply; no telework. Responsibilities include prioritizing tasks with minimal supervision, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Education from accredited colleges/universities recognized by the US Department of Education.
• This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates laboratory procedures and results.
• Conducts laboratory testing across chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, and immunohematology.
• Performs on various specimens using manual or automated methods; maintains QA and troubleshooting.
• Prioritizes tasks with minimal supervision and communicates results clearly to clinicians.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist position is in the Pathology and Lab Services at the VA Maine Healthcare System located at the Augusta, ME location. This position consists of Intermittent hours.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current laboratory regulatory requirements. Duties include, but are not limited to: Perform a variety of laboratory specialties such as chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, and immunohematology.

Perform on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated methods. Conducts quality control and routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshooting. Correlates abnormal lab data with pathological states, determines the validity of test results, and the need for additional tests. Require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, including organizing and setting priorities with minimal technical supervision.

Assesses a situation, considers the options, and formulates an appropriate course of action. Monitor quality control systems and measures, collaborating in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, and providing education for laboratory health care professionals and the public in a professional, courteous, and effective manner. Work Schedule: Intermittent - Schedule varies Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement# F08015, F08016, F08017 Relocation Incentive: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). NOTIFICATIONS: This position is in the Excepted Service. This position is not in a Bargaining unit. This position is on a special salary rate. Current and former Federal employees may submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action).

The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. No award SF50s will be accepted. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $72272 – $139054/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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