Clinical Laboratory Scientist - MLS/MT (Lab Quality)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to serve within the Laboratory of the Department of Pathology at a Military Treatment Facility. This Direct Hire Authority solicitation aims to recruit qualified candidates for the competitive service.

Candidates must meet NAACLS/MLT MLS program requirements or equivalent, with certification from ASCP/AMT or comparable board. Specialized experience includes QC methods, analyzer troubleshooting, and decision-making

Qualifications

• Education in biological sciences, chemistry, and mathematics with NAACLS MLS/CLS program or equivalent.
• Alternative pathways include a 4-year program with approved medical technology training.
• Certification from ASCP/AMT or comparable board is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish quality control methods and acceptable ranges.
• Troubleshoot clinical analyzers when QC is out of range.
• Evaluate and approve lab results before reporting to providers.

Skills

Quality control methods

Troubleshooting analyzers

Result validity decisions

Laboratory troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's/graduate degree with biology/chemistry/maths

4-year course incl. MT/MLS training

Combined education/experience >=100%

Job description

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to serve within the Laboratory of the Department of Pathology at a Military Treatment Facility. This Direct Hire Authority solicitation aims to recruit qualified candidates for the competitive service.

Candidates must meet NAACLS/MLT MLS program requirements or equivalent, with certification from ASCP/AMT or comparable board. Specialized experience includes QC methods, analyzer troubleshooting, and decision-making