Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Life-Saving Diagnostics Impact

Indian Health Service; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 prepare specimens, verify results, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure accuracy.

The role supports quality assurance and regulatory standards in a federally operated health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in biological science, chemistry and mathematics with NAACLS MLS/CLS accreditation.
• 4-year program including medical technology components or hospital-based training with post-bachelor certificate.
• Bachelor's with required coursework and several years of clinical laboratory experience as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized lab testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens with proper handling and documentation.
• Maintain quality control, proficiency testing, instrument calibration, and regulatory compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology

NAACLS-accredited MLS/CLS program

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 prepare specimens, verify results, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure accuracy.

The role supports quality assurance and regulatory standards in a federally operated health system.