Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 157.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Houston, TX, seeks a laboratory professional with expertise in handling complex tests within the Evening Core Lab Section. The role focuses on advisory support, test validation, and maintaining critical reagents and supplies.

The incumbent ensures regulatory compliance and coordinates quality control with the supervisor. Key responsibilities include staff training, updating SOPs, and overseeing proficiency programs, with a Monday–Friday shift from 3:30pm to

Formación

• Provides expert consultation for complex, unique, or emerging tests requiring advanced knowledge.
• Oversees implementation and validation of new tests.
• Maintains reagents and supplies for Evening Core Lab Section.
• Ensures compliance with CAP, JC, AABB, FDA, OSHA and Federal Regulations.
• Coordinates Quality Control activities with the Supervisor.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinates proficiency testing programs for the laboratory specialty.
• Maintains and monitors recordkeeping systems and quality assurance procedures.
• Evaluates data by integrating test results with patient data to ensure accurate interpretations.
• Oversees training and competency programs for staff and assists with non-routine or complex assignments.

Descripción del empleo

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16), Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas, under Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service in the Evening Core Lab Section..

Key Responsibilities

DUTIES: Serves as an expert providing authoritative advice and consultation for more markedly difficult, complex, unique and/or emerging tests requiring special knowledge. The incumbent will assist to oversee the implementation and validation of new tests. Maintains, monitors and prepares reagents for utilization in Evening Core Lab Section. Maintains and monitors supplies and stock levels. Requests replacement supplies as needed to ensure Evening Core Lab Section.

operations. Is responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation. Is responsible for evaluation of new and evolving developments in laboratory instrumentation and automation. Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CAP, JC, AABB, FDA, OSHA and Federal Regulations. Coordinates Quality Control activities with the Supervisor.

Coordinates proficiency program for the appropriate laboratory specialty. Maintains and monitors recordkeeping systems, establishes effective quality control procedures and identifies/implements changes needed in the quality assurance program. Evaluates the validity of data by integrating and correlating test data with other laboratory and patient data. Maintains and monitors conformity to protocols using knowledge of medical technology principles and theories.

Reviews all SOPs for Quality Assurance standards assuring: There are written procedures for validation to insure the procedures accomplish their intended purpose. That procedures have been developed for training and certifying individuals to perform these procedures. Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of performance.

Assures corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specifications. Additional duties/tasks may include any of the following: Attends vendor training for complex analytical instrument(s) and is responsible for training employees in its operation. Performs complex maintenance procedures and is consulted as the in-house expert for troubleshooting problems. Responsible for updating procedure manuals for specific laboratory function.

Oversee clinical training experiences or training programs of personnel to fulfill educational and professional requirements (where training programs exist). Recommends guidelines and/or policies for non-routine or complex assignments. Assists Evening Shift Supervisor with competency program. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 3:30pm - 12:00am. Subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 580-02080F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $120498 – $156651/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.