Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Information Manager)

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Charleston, SC seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Information Manager), GS-12, to oversee laboratory information systems and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The full-performance level is GS-11, with actual grade GS-12 upon selection. Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with program approval and award determined after review.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen per 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a).
• Education: bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Certification: MLS Generalist (ASCP BOC or AMT) or MT Generalist (ASCP BOR or AMT) or Categorical/Specialist (ASCP/AMT).

Skills

Laboratory information systems

Laboratory operations knowledge

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS.

To qualify for appointment to this position, all applicants must possess the following:

• a. Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a).
• b. Education. A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. NOTE: The Supervisory CLS (Laboratory Director), GS-15, requires unique education requirements. Please reference the education requirements located in that assignment below.
• c. Certification.
  • (1) Candidates must meet one of the certification options below.
  • (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT.
  • (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT.
  • (c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT.

  NOTE: Categorical and specialist certifications are not acceptable for CLS Generalist positions or lab sections unrelated to the categorical or specialist certification held. Categorical or specialist certifications are acceptable for higher-graded positions within the relevant lab section or one of the non-section specific assignments (including, Ancillary Testing Coordinator, Education Coordinator, Laboratory Information Manager, Quality Manager, Laboratory Manager, Regional Technical Specialist, National Quality and Compliance Agent, Regional Program Manager, Regional Director, Laboratory Director, or National Quality and Compliance Officer).

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Information Manager), GS-12

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• (a) Knowledge of concepts, principles, and methodology of clinical laboratory technology in relation to laboratory information systems.
• (b) Knowledge of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization.
• (c) Knowledge of laboratory computer systems sufficient to implement various laboratory associated packages and sustain operation of the laboratory system.
• (d) Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for laboratory functions.
• (E) Ability to adapt, implement and integrate the use of software to specific laboratory applications and processes, including the use of office automation software.
• (F) Ability to independently plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member, and effectively complete assignments.

Preferred Experience:

Previous LIM experience.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant will be selected for this vacancy is GS-12.

Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5019.