Mission‑Driven Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Indian Health Service; Mobridge (SD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology. You will interpret results, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure accurate laboratory outcomes in a federally operated system.

The role includes specimen collection and evaluation with proper handling, while conducting quality control, calibration, and maintenance to uphold accreditation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or graduate degree in biological science, chemistry, and mathematics with NAACLS MLS/CLS program.
• Alternative: four-year program including 12 months in medical technology education.
• Five years of full-time clinical laboratory experience may substitute under certain qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clinical lab testing in chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology.
• Interpret and verify test results, troubleshoot discrepancies and equipment malfunctions.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens with proper handling and documentation.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting in line with accreditation standards.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Specimen handling

Quality assurance

Education

NAACLS MLS/CLS program

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences/medical technology

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Quality control equipment

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology. You will interpret results, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure accurate laboratory outcomes in a federally operated system.

The role includes specimen collection and evaluation with proper handling, while conducting quality control, calibration, and maintenance to uphold accreditation and