Independent CLS: Clinical Diagnostics & Lab QA

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Las Vegas seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) at GS-11 to independently manage day-to-day lab operations, develop and validate procedures, and ensure quality control. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a medical laboratory science field, certification options, and English proficiency.

Experience in core lab, microbiology, and blood bank is preferred. The position emphasizes professional conduct, ability to interpret complex results, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
• Certification through MLS MT from ASCP or AMT is required or equivalent.
• English language proficiency as per VA Handbook 5005.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day laboratory operations and ensure accurate results.
• Develop, evaluate, and validate laboratory procedures.
• Correlate abnormal data with pathological states and determine need for additional tests.
• Monitor quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Provide education to laboratory staff and other health care professionals.

Skills

Lab quality control

Instrumentation repair

Independent judgment

Team communication

Laboratory informatics

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science

Tools

LIMS

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Las Vegas seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) at GS-11 to independently manage day-to-day lab operations, develop and validate procedures, and ensure quality control. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a medical laboratory science field, certification options, and English proficiency.

Experience in core lab, microbiology, and blood bank is preferred. The position emphasizes professional conduct, ability to interpret complex results, and