Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Life-Saving Diagnostics

The Indian Health Service; Nevada; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology. You will interpret results, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure accuracy per standards.

The role includes specimen collection and handling, quality control, calibration, and instrument maintenance within a demanding federal environment, supporting health services for American

Qualifications

• Qualified to perform routine and specialized clinical lab tests.
• Experience with testing quality control and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to collect and process patient specimens following safety procedures.
• Familiarity with instrument calibration and troubleshooting.

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 malfunctions.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens with proper handling and documentation.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting per standards.

Skills

Clinical Lab Testing

Quality Control

Specimen Handling

Laboratory Instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's in Medical Technology

NAACLS Accredited Program

Tools

Hematology Instruments

Chemistry Analyzers

Molecular Diagnostics

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology. You will interpret results, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure accuracy per standards.

The role includes specimen collection and handling, quality control, calibration, and instrument maintenance within a demanding federal environment, supporting health services for American