Clinical Laboratory Scientist — EDRP Eligible, Growth & Impact

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at the GS-07 to GS-11 level. The role supports laboratory testing, quality control, and instrument maintenance in a lab setting.

Eligibility includes the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with potential loan repayment and an eligibility period determined by VA Education Loan Repayment Services. Applicants must meet citizenship, English proficiency, education, and certification requirements;

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
• Certification options include MLS/MT per ASCP/AMT pathways; various routes allowed

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing
• Maintain laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures
• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure accurate test results
• Adhere to safety and universal precautions in a laboratory setting

Skills

Clinical laboratory science

Teamwork

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Reading instructions

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (medical technology or related)

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at the GS-07 to GS-11 level. The role supports laboratory testing, quality control, and instrument maintenance in a lab setting.

Eligibility includes the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with potential loan repayment and an eligibility period determined by VA Education Loan Repayment Services. Applicants must meet citizenship, English proficiency, education, and certification requirements;