Clinical Laboratory Scientist — Life-Saving Diagnostics

Indian Health Service; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology. The role includes specimen handling, quality control, calibration, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will interpret results, troubleshoot discrepancies, and provide technical guidance to staff while supporting QA and inventory management within a federal healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences with MLS/CLS training or NAACLS-accredited program.
• U.S. citizenship and Selective Service registration where applicable.
• Eligible for E-Verify and background investigation as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing using manual and automated methodologies in areas such as chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology.
• Interpret and verify test results, troubleshoot testing discrepancies and equipment malfunctions, and implement corrective actions to ensure accurate laboratory results.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens while ensuring proper handling, preservation, and documentation procedures.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities in compliance with laboratory accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Support laboratory operations through quality assurance activities, procedure development, inventory management, and technical guidance to laboratory staff.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen handling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences/medical technology

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology. The role includes specimen handling, quality control, calibration, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will interpret results, troubleshoot discrepancies, and provide technical guidance to staff while supporting QA and inventory management within a federal healthcare system.