Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Lab Operations

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs laboratory seeks a Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist, GS-12, to lead a team of CLS professionals. The incumbent will supervise staff across specimen collection, processing, testing, and quality control, ensuring adherence to standards.

Responsibilities include staff evaluations, scheduling, and budget planning, with a focus on quality improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; unofficial transcript required.
• Certification: Generalist MLS/MT or categorical/specialist by ASCP/AMT with documentation.
• May qualify via Grandfathering provision if applicable.
• Experience: 1 year creditable at next lower grade for GS-12.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff including GS-5/7/11 CLS; assign work and evaluate performance.
• Oversee specimen collection, processing, testing, and quality control.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and state laws and accrediting standards.
• Manage budget and resources; plan short- and long-term goals.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Tools

LIS

Quality management software

Job description

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs laboratory seeks a Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist, GS-12, to lead a team of CLS professionals. The incumbent will supervise staff across specimen collection, processing, testing, and quality control, ensuring adherence to standards.

Responsibilities include staff evaluations, scheduling, and budget planning, with a focus on quality improvement and regulatory compliance.