Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology, Sendout, and Central Processing

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an experienced laboratory professional with a broad knowledge of medical technology and strong skills in maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation.

The role requires developing procedures for new tests and guiding clinical staff on testing and specimen requirements. The position requires at least one year of experience at GS-11 level equivalent, with citizenship and English proficiency, and a bachelor's degree or higher.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical technology applicable to a wide range of duties.
• Skill to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to develop procedures for new tests and modify existing procedures.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate daily work activities within the section.
• Provide or coordinate staff development and training.
• Provide guidance and technical direction to physicians, nurses and other staff regarding testing and specimen requirements.

Connaissances

Medical knowledge

Lab instrumentation

Test method development

Daily workflow coordination

Staff training

Clinical guidance to staff

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Laboratory equipment

Description du poste

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Basic Requirements:

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f). Education (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED): A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Certification: Candidates must meet one of the certification options below.

• (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT.
• (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT.
• (c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT.

Grade Determinations: Experience:

In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11), which is directly related to the position to be filled.

Your experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of medical technology applicable to a wide range of duties to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of clinical laboratory practice.
• Skill to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to develop procedures for new tests, and modify existing procedures and methods to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations.
• Ability to manage and coordinate daily work activities and assignments in a section.
• Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training.
• Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to a wide variety of individuals including physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff regarding technical aspects of testing, specimen requirements and results.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.