Mission-Driven Clinical Laboratory Scientist

The Indian Health Service; Fort Yates (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized tests across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and immunohematology to support patient care in American Indian communities. This federal role includes responsibilities like quality control, test verification, specimen handling, and adherence to accreditation standards, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

Applicants must meet NAACLS/MLS education requirements and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology.
• NAACLS accreditation or recognized equivalent.
• Experience in performing or supervising clinical lab testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens with proper handling.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen handling

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Education

NAACLS MLS/CLS program

4-year medical technology program

Bachelor's in clinical laboratory science

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized tests across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and immunohematology to support patient care in American Indian communities. This federal role includes responsibilities like quality control, test verification, specimen handling, and adherence to accreditation standards, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

Applicants must meet NAACLS/MLS education requirements and pass a background check.