Senior Clinical Lab Scientist – Lab Leadership (EDRP)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an experienced laboratory professional with a broad knowledge of medical technology and strong skills in maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation.

The role requires developing procedures for new tests and guiding clinical staff on testing and specimen requirements. The position requires at least one year of experience at GS-11 level equivalent, with citizenship and English proficiency, and a bachelor's degree or higher.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical technology applicable to a wide range of duties.
• Skill to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to develop procedures for new tests and modify existing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work activities within the section.
• Provide or coordinate staff development and training.
• Provide guidance and technical direction to physicians, nurses and other staff regarding testing and specimen requirements.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Lab instrumentation

Test method development

Daily workflow coordination

Staff training

Clinical guidance to staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an experienced laboratory professional with a broad knowledge of medical technology and strong skills in maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation.

The role requires developing procedures for new tests and guiding clinical staff on testing and specimen requirements. The position requires at least one year of experience at GS-11 level equivalent, with citizenship and English proficiency, and a bachelor's degree or higher.