Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Grow in Diagnostics & QC

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Clarksburg (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Clarksburg, WV seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS/MLS/MT) to perform, evaluate, interpret, and validate laboratory procedures across chemistry, microbiology, and related disciplines with minimal supervision.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or higher, English proficiency, and eligibility for VA certification options; positions span GS-07 to GS-11 levels with progression and professional growth opportunities within the VA system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• English proficiency in spoken and written communication per VA standards.
• Certification options include MLS Generalist or MT Generalist through ASCP/AMT, or categorical/specialist through ASCP/AMT.

Responsibilities

• Perform, evaluate, interpret, and validate laboratory procedures across multiple disciplines.
• Utilize manual and automated techniques on diverse specimens with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and ensure quality control and assurance across testing processes.

Skills

Independent judgment

Analytical reasoning

Teamwork

Reading comprehension

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Master’s degree or 2 years of graduate education in medical technology or related science

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Clarksburg, WV seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS/MLS/MT) to perform, evaluate, interpret, and validate laboratory procedures across chemistry, microbiology, and related disciplines with minimal supervision.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or higher, English proficiency, and eligibility for VA certification options; positions span GS-07 to GS-11 levels with progression and professional growth opportunities within the VA system.