Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Life-Saving Diagnostics

Indian Health Service; Whiteriver (AZ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; 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. You will collect, handle, and analyze patient specimens, ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality standards.

The role includes quality control, instrument calibration, and guidance to staff, within a federal healthcare setting that emphasizes a strong mission to American

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology.
• NAACLS accreditation or equivalent recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing using manual and automated methodologies in areas such as chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens while ensuring proper handling, preservation, and documentation procedures.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities in compliance with laboratory accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Support laboratory operations through quality assurance activities, procedure development, inventory management, and technical guidance to laboratory staff.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Quality control

Equipment calibration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science

NAACLS accreditation or equivalent

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. You will collect, handle, and analyze patient specimens, ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality standards.

The role includes quality control, instrument calibration, and guidance to staff, within a federal healthcare setting that emphasizes a strong mission to American