Clinical Laboratory Scientist – EDRP Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks qualified Medical Laboratory personnel for roles eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). The position emphasizes laboratory testing, quality control, and timely reporting of results.

Candidates may pursue MLS/MT certification per ASCP BOC or AMT routes and advance through GS-7 to GS-11 grades. Applicants must meet minimum educational requirements and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Basic requirements include U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen status
• English language proficiency in accordance with 38 U.S.C.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Certification options include MLS/MT credentials as specified by ASCP BOC or AMT
• Non-certified applicants may be hired for entry level with supervision and pursue certification later
• Relocation/credentialing requirements and applicable grandfathering provisions may apply

Responsibilities

• Duties include evaluating specimen suitability for analysis
• Preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining specimen quality monitors
• Calibrating laboratory equipment and ensuring instrument accuracy
• Reviewing data for accuracy and correlating results with patient information
• Work schedule includes night shifts and potential holiday coverage

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks qualified Medical Laboratory personnel for roles eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). The position emphasizes laboratory testing, quality control, and timely reporting of results.

Candidates may pursue MLS/MT certification per ASCP BOC or AMT routes and advance through GS-7 to GS-11 grades. Applicants must meet minimum educational requirements and English proficiency.