Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA at Naval Medical Center San Diego, part of the Department of Defense, seeks a highly skilled laboratory professional to perform advanced clinical testing across all major laboratory departments.

This Direct Hire Solicitation requires a Secret clearance; posted pay range is $102,818–$154,273 per year, with applications close 2026-10-25. A qualified candidate will support mission-critical laboratory operations in a naval medical environment.

Qualifications

• Foreign education: if you used education from foreign colleges/universities, you must have credentials evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. education, or full credit given by a U.S. accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced clinical laboratory testing and complex emergency analyses across all major laboratory departments to ensure proper performance and meet MTF requirements.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
• Department: Department of Defense

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Medical Center with the Directorate of Clinical Support, Laboratory/Clinical Pathology Division in San Diego, California. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Key Responsibilities

Perform advanced clinical laboratory testing and complex emergency analyses across all major laboratory departments to ensure proper performance and meet Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) requirements.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102818 – $154273/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

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