Clinical Laboratory Scientist – EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Kentucky. The role requires US citizenship, English proficiency, and a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related field.

Certification options include MLS or MT awarded by ASCP BOC or AMT, with grandfathering provisions for non-certified applicants who meet other requirements. Applicants may be considered for multiple grades (GS-07/09/11) based on experience and education, and may utilize the Education Debt

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• English proficiency required.
• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field.
• Certification options: MLS or MT through ASCP BOC or AMT.
• Non-certified pathways available with grandfathering provisions.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles and practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions.
• Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation as needed.
• Work effectively as part of a healthcare team to support accurate patient results.

Skills

Knowledge of lab testing policies

Quality control & quality assurance

Teamwork and collaboration

Technical reading and interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Master's degree or 2 years graduate study in medical technology

Ph.D. or equivalent in medical technology or related field

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Kentucky. The role requires US citizenship, English proficiency, and a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related field.

Certification options include MLS or MT awarded by ASCP BOC or AMT, with grandfathering provisions for non-certified applicants who meet other requirements. Applicants may be considered for multiple grades (GS-07/09/11) based on experience and education, and may utilize the Education Debt