Clinical Laboratory Scientist - EDRP Eligible & Impact

Veterans Health Administration; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the United States. This position supports the EDRP loan repayment program and requires U.S.

citizenship, a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related science, and certification through MLS (ASCP BOC), MT (ASCP BOR or AMT) or equivalent routes. Non-certified applicants may be hired temporarily while pursuing certification and may progress to higher grades upon qualification.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in medical technology or a related science.
• Certification options include MLS with ASCP BOC, MT with ASCP BOR or AMT.
• Exception for Non-Certified applicants: can be hired temporarily while pursuing certification.
• Grade determinations include CLS-GS-07/09/11 with specific experience/education KSAs.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing.
• Apply laboratory quality control and quality assurance principles.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; work effectively as a team.

Skills

Lab testing policies

Quality control & QA

Lab equipment maintenance

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Education

MLS certification (ASCP BOC)

MT certification (ASCP BOR/AMT)

Categorical/Specialist certification (ASCP/AMT)

Job description

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the United States. This position supports the EDRP loan repayment program and requires U.S.

citizenship, a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related science, and certification through MLS (ASCP BOC), MT (ASCP BOR or AMT) or equivalent routes. Non-certified applicants may be hired temporarily while pursuing certification and may progress to higher grades upon qualification.