Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Ancillary Testing Lead

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Seattle seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) GS-12 to oversee off-site testing programs and ensure CLIA compliance.

You will develop policies, provide training, and collaborate with leadership to manage ancillary testing needs, QA, and regulatory requirements across multiple sites.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree, be a U.S. citizen, and meet certification options.

Qualifications

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies and procedures for ancillary testing outside the main laboratory as required by CLIA and VA standards.
• Coordinate and provide training, troubleshooting, and quality improvement initiatives for off-site testing sites.
• Monitor accreditation and regulatory compliance, and manage data reporting and program performance improvements.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to identify testing needs and implement corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.

Skills

Laboratory oversight

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Data interpretation

Training others

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Seattle seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) GS-12 to oversee off-site testing programs and ensure CLIA compliance.

You will develop policies, provide training, and collaborate with leadership to manage ancillary testing needs, QA, and regulatory requirements across multiple sites.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree, be a U.S. citizen, and meet certification options.