Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Butner (NC)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 76,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist) at the Butner Federal Correctional Complex, North Carolina. The role covers comprehensive laboratory testing across hematology, serology, microbiology, chemistry and more to support inmate care and public safety.

Candidates must meet accreditation and education standards, with transcripts and GPA or class standing evidence.

Qualifications

Transcripts must be uploaded and linked from USAJOBS and include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded.
All academic degrees and coursework must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Superior Academic Achievement requires a transcript for consideration.
Class standing must place you in the upper third of the graduating class.
GPA must be 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or 3.5+ for the major field as applicable.
Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society may apply if recognized.
If education is a basic requirement or substitution, an OFFICIAL transcript must be provided before the first day.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory testing in hematology, blood bank, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, microbiology, and chemistry.
Provide generalist testing across disciplines and collect specimens as required.
Maintain advanced knowledge of laboratory methods, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance procedures.
Uphold security responsibilities in accordance with correctional institution requirements.

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist)

Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Department: Department of Justice
Location: Butner Federal Correctional Complex, North Carolina

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for performing all clinical laboratory testing in a Federal Bureau of Prison correctional facility. Will function as a generalist performing testing in all disciplines of the clinical laboratory including hematology, blood bank, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, microbiology, chemistry and specimen collection.

The nature of the work demands an advanced thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory sciences as they relate to the performance of laboratory analysis on human blood, tissues and body fluids. A specialized knowledge of clinical correlation which relates laboratory test data to human physiology, a broad knowledge of laboratory testing methodologies, laboratory equipment/ instrumentation maintenance and quality assurance procedures is required.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff's correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. Superior Academic Achievement. (S.A.A.) applicants MUST provide a transcript in order to be considered under S.A.A. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.

Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.

Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.

Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies In order to be creditable under this provision, superior academic achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e.

basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $59719 – $75528/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.