Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Life-Saving Diagnostics

Indian Health Service; Shiprock (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing across multiple disciplines, ensuring accurate results and adherence to quality standards.

Applicants must meet NAACLS accreditation requirements and comply with federal employment policies, including background investigations and eligibility criteria. This role requires on-site work in a federal facility and entails shift rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology or equivalent.
• Successful completion of NAACLS-accredited program or recognized accrediting body.

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; implement corrective actions.

Skills

Clinical testing

Quality control

Specimen handling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelors in clinical laboratory science/medical technology

NAACLS-accredited program

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

The Indian Health Service seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing across multiple disciplines, ensuring accurate results and adherence to quality standards.

Applicants must meet NAACLS accreditation requirements and comply with federal employment policies, including background investigations and eligibility criteria. This role requires on-site work in a federal facility and entails shift rotations.