Impactful Clinical Lab Scientist: Life-Saving Diagnostics

The Indian Health Service; Red Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Federal employment benefits

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a broad range of diagnostic testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, immunology, and related disciplines. You will interpret results, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure quality control in a federally staffed laboratory.

As a CLS, you will collect specimens, maintain documentation, support QA activities, and participate in regulatory compliance to deliver accurate patient results for American Indian

Qualifications

• Experience performing standard and specialized clinical laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to prepare and handle patient specimens accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing across multiple disciplines.
• Interpret results, troubleshoot discrepancies and equipment malfunctions.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens with proper documentation.
• Support quality assurance, inventory, and technical guidance to staff.

Skills

Clinical testing

Quality control

Specimen handling

Troubleshooting

Education

NAACLS-approved program

Bachelor's degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a broad range of diagnostic testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, immunology, and related disciplines. You will interpret results, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure quality control in a federally staffed laboratory.

As a CLS, you will collect specimens, maintain documentation, support QA activities, and participate in regulatory compliance to deliver accurate patient results for American Indian