Mission-Driven Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Indian Health Service; Harlem (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide vital diagnostics for American Indian communities. This role offers a mission-driven environment, steady federal benefits, and opportunities to advance your laboratory expertise across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics.

You will perform routine and specialized testing, ensure quality control, collect and handle specimens, and support lab operations with guidance to staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND NAACLS MLS/CLS program.
• Full 4-year program including 12 months in an accredited medical technology program.
• Meet the Federal GS qualification pathways (GS-07/09/11) via education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing in areas such as chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens with proper handling, preservation, and documentation.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting in line with accreditation standards.
• Support laboratory operations through quality assurance activities, procedure development, inventory management, and technical guidance to staff.

Education

NAACLS-accredited MLS/CLS program

4-year medical technology program with 12 months clinical training

Graduate education or experience meeting GS-09/GS-11 requirements

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide vital diagnostics for American Indian communities. This role offers a mission-driven environment, steady federal benefits, and opportunities to advance your laboratory expertise across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics.

You will perform routine and specialized testing, ensure quality control, collect and handle specimens, and support lab operations with guidance to staff.