Evening Clinical Lab Scientist – EDRP Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP education debt reduction program

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Phoenix, AZ seeks a qualified laboratory professional to perform a broad range of standard, advanced, and complex laboratory procedures. The incumbent will evaluate specimens, ensure quality control, and communicate critical results to supervisors as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or higher, U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and appropriate laboratory certifications.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Certification: Generalist MLS (ASCP BOC or AMT), Generalist MT (ASCP BOR or AMT), or a comparable certification.
• Certified individuals must maintain credentials; failure to obtain or maintain certification may result in separation.
• Foreign education evaluations may be required for equivalence to U.S. programs.
• GS-11 requires either one year of creditable experience at the next lower grade or three years of higher‑level graduate education.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of standard, advanced, and complex laboratory procedures, recognize deviations, and communicate critical results.
• Evaluate and solve problems related to specimen collection and processing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, conduct calibrations, repairs, preventive maintenance, and document instrument performance.
• Adhere to biosafety and biosecurity practices and regulations.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and present work‑related information to supervisors.
• Coordinate quality control activities, proficiency programs, and liaison with other medical center departments.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Certification: Generalist MLS (ASCP BOC or AMT) or Generalist MT (ASCP BOR or AMT)

Foreign education evaluation or ASCP/AMT equivalence

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Phoenix, AZ seeks a qualified laboratory professional to perform a broad range of standard, advanced, and complex laboratory procedures. The incumbent will evaluate specimens, ensure quality control, and communicate critical results to supervisors as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or higher, U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and appropriate laboratory certifications.