Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Life-Saving Diagnostics Leader

The Indian Health Service; Santa Fe (NM); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide vital, life-saving diagnostics to American Indian communities. You will perform routine and specialized laboratory testing, interpret results, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure accuracy through quality control and regulatory compliance.

You will collect and prepare patient specimens, maintain instruments, participate in proficiency testing, and guide laboratory staff. This federal vacancy requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate level degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology with NAACLS accreditation or equivalent.
• Alternative: 4-year program including 12 months in a clinical lab setting or 5 years of related clinical experience in specified areas.
• Additional requirements include 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education as described in the qualification standards.

Responsabilités

• Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing in chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology.
• Interpret and verify test results; troubleshoot discrepancies and equipment malfunctions; implement corrective actions.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens with proper handling and documentation.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting to meet accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Support laboratory operations through QA activities, procedure development, inventory management, and staff guidance.

Connaissances

Clinical laboratory testing

Quality control

Equipment calibration

Specimen handling

Formation

Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science

NAACLS-accredited MLS/CLS program

1 year graduate education in clinical laboratory science/medical technology

Description du poste

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide vital, life-saving diagnostics to American Indian communities. You will perform routine and specialized laboratory testing, interpret results, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure accuracy through quality control and regulatory compliance.

You will collect and prepare patient specimens, maintain instruments, participate in proficiency testing, and guide laboratory staff. This federal vacancy requires U.S.