Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist - EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Atlanta, GA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) at GS-11/9/7 levels to independently manage daily lab operations and evaluate complex test results. Candidates must meet VA qualifications and may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Experience or education requirements align with clinical lab science standards; duties span chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, and immunohematology, with emphasis on quality control and

Qualifications

United States citizenship required.
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Certification options: ASCP BOC/AMT Generalist; ASCP BOR/AMT Generalist; ASCP/AMT Specialist or Categorical.
English language proficiency as per VA standards.

Responsibilities

Carry out day-to-day laboratory operations.
Develop, perform, evaluate, interpret, and validate laboratory procedures and results.
Perform testing across chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, and immunohematology.
Maintain quality control procedures and instrument maintenance; troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Lab science knowledge

Quality control

Informatics

Instrumentation repair

Independent judgment

Reading instructions

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

ASCP BOC/AMT Generalist certification

ASCP BOR/AMT Generalist certification

ASCP/AMT Specialist or Categorical certification

Job description

Experience or education requirements align with clinical lab science standards; duties span chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, and immunohematology, with emphasis on quality control and

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