Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Life-Saving Diagnostics

Indian Health Service; Lame Deer (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology in Montana. The role requires adherence to quality control and regulatory standards while handling specimen collection and testing validation.

The position is a federal appointment with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and collaborative patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology from NAACLS-accredited program or equivalent.
• Graduation must meet Basic Requirements for GL-07/09/11 levels.
• Experience performing routine/specialized lab testing in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and transfusion medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing using manual and automated methods 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, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment; ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to QA, procedure development, and inventory management.

Skills

Clinical lab testing

Quality control

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology in Montana. The role requires adherence to quality control and regulatory standards while handling specimen collection and testing validation.

The position is a federal appointment with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and collaborative patient care.