Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Life-Saving Diagnostics Expert

Indian Health Service; Watonga (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a broad range of laboratory tests and analyses in support of American Indian communities. You will handle specimens, ensure accuracy, and maintain compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include quality control, proficiency testing, equipment calibration, and contributing to quality assurance and procedural development within a busy laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology.
• Successful completion of NAACLS-accredited program or equivalent.
• Meet minimum education and experience requirements for federal CLS positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing 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 according to standards.
• Support laboratory operations through quality assurance, procedure development, inventory management, and technical guidance.

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology

NAACLS-accredited program or equivalent

Clinical laboratory science certification (where applicable)

Job description

The Indian Health Service seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a broad range of laboratory tests and analyses in support of American Indian communities. You will handle specimens, ensure accuracy, and maintain compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include quality control, proficiency testing, equipment calibration, and contributing to quality assurance and procedural development within a busy laboratory environment.