Clinical Laboratory Scientist – EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at the GS-11 level in Marion, IL. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field and certification per ASCP/AMT options. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and proficient in English.

Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with terms determined after review; program may include loan repayment up to $200,000 and eligibility period up to five years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Certification options: Generalist MLS or MT per ASCP/AMT, or categorical/Specialist by ASCP/AMT.
• English proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Must meet citizenship requirement for federal employment.

Skills

Lab science principles

Quality control

Informatics

Instrumentation repair

Independent judgment

Reading and applying instructions

Communication within health care team

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in medical technology or related science

3 years grad education or Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at the GS-11 level in Marion, IL. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field and certification per ASCP/AMT options. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and proficient in English.

Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with terms determined after review; program may include loan repayment up to $200,000 and eligibility period up to five years.