Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Life-Saving Diagnostics

The Indian Health Service; Town of Manlius (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and related areas. You will ensure accurate results, handle specimens correctly, and support QA activities within a federally regulated lab setting.

Ideal candidates have NAACLS MLS/CLS accreditation and a strong background in quality control, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory equipment, with commitment to serving

Qualifications

• Experience conducting routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, and instrument maintenance.
• Ability to collect and handle patient specimens with proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing using manual and automated methodologies in chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens with proper handling and documentation.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting in compliance with standards.

Skills

Clinical testing

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Education

NAACLS MLS/CLS program

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences/related field

Medical technology education per guidelines

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and related areas. You will ensure accurate results, handle specimens correctly, and support QA activities within a federally regulated lab setting.

Ideal candidates have NAACLS MLS/CLS accreditation and a strong background in quality control, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory equipment, with commitment to serving