Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Advanced Lab Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Laboratory Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System in Charleston, South Carolina.

This civilian position requires US citizenship, English proficiency, and appropriate education and certification according to VA standards. Candidates must meet the grade criteria (GS-07 to GS-11) with documented education, and may include experience in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology or Microbiology.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical laboratory testing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance principles.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and routine maintenance.
• Ability to work as a team member and effectively complete assignments.
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions.
• Ability to accurately perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing according to approved procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure accurate results.

Skills

Teamwork

Read & interpret instructions

Testing phases: pre-analytical/analyt

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree or 2 graduate years

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Laboratory Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System in Charleston, South Carolina.

This civilian position requires US citizenship, English proficiency, and appropriate education and certification according to VA standards. Candidates must meet the grade criteria (GS-07 to GS-11) with documented education, and may include experience in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology or Microbiology.