Medical Laboratory Technician – Impactful Lab Role

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago is hiring two Medical Laboratory Technician positions. The roles require strong knowledge of MLT principles, quality control, and the ability to troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation, all while working as part of a clinical team to ensure accurate results.

GS-05/06 level duties include adapting to evolving lab demands and applying complex written instructions. U.S.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship required.
• English proficiency in speaking and writing.
• Education aligned with MLT certification requirements.
• Certification by ASCP/AMT or ABT organizations is required or eligible for temporary appointment.
• Temporary graduate MLT appointment allowed up to two years if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Apply MLT principles and perform tests following approved procedures.
• Manage quality control procedures and reagent inventories.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation.
• Work effectively as part of a health care team to complete assignments.
• Interpret laboratory results using complex written instructions.
• Consult with health care team members and external customers as needed.

Skills

MLT knowledge

Quality control

Instrumentation maintenance

Teamwork

Laboratory problem solving

Education

MLT certification requirements

Job description

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago is hiring two Medical Laboratory Technician positions. The roles require strong knowledge of MLT principles, quality control, and the ability to troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation, all while working as part of a clinical team to ensure accurate results.

GS-05/06 level duties include adapting to evolving lab demands and applying complex written instructions. U.S.