Clinical Laboratory Scientist — Lab Diagnostics

Indian Health Service; Chinle (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide vital diagnostic services for American Indian communities in Arizona. The role involves performing routine and specialized laboratory testing, handling patient specimens, and ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology, and completion of an NAACLS-accredited program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology or higher.
• NAACLS-accredited MLS/CLS program or equivalent recognized by US Department of Education.
• Comprehensive education including chemistry, biology, and mathematics as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens with proper handling and documentation.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support laboratory operations through QA activities, procedure development, inventory management, and technical guidance to staff.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Specimen handling

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology

NAACLS-accredited MLS/CLS program

4-year program including medical technology courses

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide vital diagnostic services for American Indian communities in Arizona. The role involves performing routine and specialized laboratory testing, handling patient specimens, and ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology, and completion of an NAACLS-accredited program.