Multispecialty Clinical Lab Scientist - Generalist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center. The role involves performing complex diagnostic testing, instrument maintenance, quality control, and result validation to support patient care.

Applicants must meet education requirements and pursue MLS/MT certification, with eligibility for temporary appointment under VA guidelines for non-certified applicants. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required.
• MLS/MT generalist certification options or eligible for certification per VA standards.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostic testing across multiple specialties.
• Maintain instruments and troubleshoot issues.
• Conduct quality control and validate results to support patient care.
• Manage lab projects and work independently as needed.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

Teamwork

Pre-analytical/analytical/post-analyst

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a clinical lab science field

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center. The role involves performing complex diagnostic testing, instrument maintenance, quality control, and result validation to support patient care.

Applicants must meet education requirements and pursue MLS/MT certification, with eligibility for temporary appointment under VA guidelines for non-certified applicants. English proficiency is required.