Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Life-Saving Diagnostics

Indian Health Service; Cuba (NM); On-site; USD 1 - 2; 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 collecting and evaluating specimens, ensuring proper handling, and supporting QA activities to meet accreditation standards.

The position emphasizes compliance with federal employment requirements, background checks, and eligibility for security clearances, with

Qualifications

• Experience conducting routine and specialized clinical laboratory tests.
• Ability to collect, prepare and evaluate patient specimens.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, and equipment maintenance per standards.

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.
• Conduct quality control, proficiency testing, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.

Skills

Clinical testing

Specimen handling

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science

NAACLS-accredited program

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 collecting and evaluating specimens, ensuring proper handling, and supporting QA activities to meet accreditation standards.

The position emphasizes compliance with federal employment requirements, background checks, and eligibility for security clearances, with