Clinical Laboratory Scientist — Life-Saving Diagnostics

The Indian Health Service; Cannon Ball (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide vital diagnostic testing for American Indian communities. The role encompasses routine and specialized analyses, result interpretation, and active quality assurance.

Applicants must meet federal education requirements, support specimen handling, and perform testing per regulatory standards in a rotating shift environment with immunization and background checks as part of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology or NAACLS accredited program.
• Experience or education meeting GS-07/09/11 requirements in clinical laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology.
• Interpret and verify results, troubleshoot discrepancies and equipment issues.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens with proper handling and documentation.
• Conduct quality control, proficiency testing, calibration, maintenance, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Specimen handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology

NAACLS accredited program

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide vital diagnostic testing for American Indian communities. The role encompasses routine and specialized analyses, result interpretation, and active quality assurance.

Applicants must meet federal education requirements, support specimen handling, and perform testing per regulatory standards in a rotating shift environment with immunization and background checks as part of employment.