Lead Clinical Lab Scientist — EDRP Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Castle Point (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Specialist at GS-12 level to manage and coordinate laboratory operations, ensure compliance with CLIA and VA standards, and provide technical direction to staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, national certification eligibility, and ongoing certification pursuit; grandfathering provisions may apply. Work entails a clinical lab setting with emphasis on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens only if VA policy allows.
• English language proficiency required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Certification options include ASCP BOC/AMT Generalist or ASCP/AMT Specialist.
• Must actively work to meet certification requirements.
• Grandfathering provisions may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and technical direction to physicians, nurses, and other staff on testing and results.
• Develop procedures for new tests and modify existing methods to resolve problems.
• Coordinate daily work activities within the laboratory section.
• Troubleshoot and repair laboratory instrumentation when needed.

Skills

Medical technology

Instrumentation maintenance

Test development

Daily work coordination

Staff development

Technical direction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education equivalency eval

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Specialist at GS-12 level to manage and coordinate laboratory operations, ensure compliance with CLIA and VA standards, and provide technical direction to staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, national certification eligibility, and ongoing certification pursuit; grandfathering provisions may apply. Work entails a clinical lab setting with emphasis on quality and safety.