Medical Technician

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA at Fort Bragg is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex testing in a clinical laboratory, operate and maintain lab equipment, and conduct quality control procedures. This Direct Hire Solicitation emphasizes specialized experience and/or graduate education in Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or Microbiology.

Certification from ASCP, AMT, or an equivalent board is required, and your resume should

Qualifications

• One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or Microbiology.
• One year of specialized experience includes performing complex testing in a clinical laboratory setting, operating or maintaining laboratory equipment, and conducting quality control procedures.

Education

Graduate level education in Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or Microbiology

Job description

About the Position: Ft Bragg is 2 hrs from the beach and 5 hrs from the Appalachian Mts with easy access to I-95 and all points north and south. This central NC location enjoys seasonably weather year-round. Many facilities and services are offered: first class golfing venues and renowned universities, skeet range, riding stables, ice skating rink, fitness centers, daycare, star-quality dining, full service banking, convenience shop, barbershop, and florist.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing complex testing in a clinical laboratory setting; operating or maintaining laboratory equipment; and conducting quality control procedures in a laboratory setting. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

OR

Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or Microbiology.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

AND

Certification Requirement: Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT) or other board or registry deemed comparable by Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (OASD(HA)) or their designee as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT); Medical Technologist (MT); or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) is required.