Clinical Laboratory Scientist - EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at GS-07/09/11 to perform comprehensive laboratory testing across pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical stages. The incumbent will ensure quality control, interpret complex procedures, and work closely with a health care team.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a bachelor’s degree or higher and hold MLS Generalist, MT Generalist, or Categorical/Specialist certification per ASCP/AMT guidelines.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Certification options include MLS Generalist, MT Generalist, or Categorical/Specialist per ASCP/AMT.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing.
• Apply laboratory quality control and quality assurance principles.
• Read, interpret, and follow complex written instructions.
• Collaborate with health care team and maintain instrumentation.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Quality control principles

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

MLS Generalist certification (ASCP BOC or AMT)

MT Generalist certification (ASCP BOR or AMT)

Categorical/Specialist certification (ASCP/AMT)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at GS-07/09/11 to perform comprehensive laboratory testing across pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical stages. The incumbent will ensure quality control, interpret complex procedures, and work closely with a health care team.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a bachelor’s degree or higher and hold MLS Generalist, MT Generalist, or Categorical/Specialist certification per ASCP/AMT guidelines.