Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Department of Veterans Affairs in Missouri seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) at the GS-12 level to provide full oversight and guidance for testing programs outside the laboratory. The role requires generalist/specialist certification by ASCP or AMT and knowledge of quality control, laboratory IT systems, and data interpretation.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or higher, be proficient in English, and meet VA qualification standards.

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• English Language Proficiency: Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Certification: Generalist or Specialist certification options through ASCP/AMT.
• May qualify under Grandfathering Provision for VA occupation.
• GS-12 level experience requirement and KSAs for oversight of testing programs.

Skills

Quality control knowledge

Laboratory testing oversight

Laboratory information systems

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Education: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f).
• Certification: Candidates must meet one of the certification options below.
  • Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT.
  • Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT.
  • Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

GS-12

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator)

Experience.

1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) is required for all GS-12 assignments

AND

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:

• (a) Knowledge of medical technology concepts, principles, practices, and methodologies sufficient to perform full oversight and guidance for testing programs outside of the laboratory.
• (b) Knowledge of mathematics and statistics as related to quality control, quality assurance, proficiency testing, inspection and accreditation, and continuous quality improvement.
• (c) Knowledge of Federal, state, and VHA laws, regulations, reference standards, and certifying or accrediting agency requirements to carry out work in each ancillary testing site.
• (d) Knowledge of laboratory information technology systems and interconnectivity.
• (e) Skill in applying new scientific/technological developments and theories to laboratory testing.
• (f) Ability to evaluate, interpret, and teach others to use quality control procedures and implement corrective actions.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.