Senior Clinical Lab Scientist & Operations Lead

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX, seeks a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (GS-12) in the Evening Core Lab. The role requires a bachelor's degree and MLS/MT certification options, English proficiency, and U.S. citizenship.

The position involves supervising laboratory staff, ensuring quality control, and coordinating daily operations within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. VA offers federal benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Certification options include Generalist MLS/MT (ASCP BOC or AMT) or Specialist/Categorical (ASCP or AMT).
• English language proficiency required.
• U.S. citizenship required or eligible under grandfathering provisions.

Skills

Medical tech knowledge

Instrumentation repair

Test procedures development

Daily work coordination

Staff development

Technical guidance to staff

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX, seeks a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (GS-12) in the Evening Core Lab. The role requires a bachelor's degree and MLS/MT certification options, English proficiency, and U.S. citizenship.

The position involves supervising laboratory staff, ensuring quality control, and coordinating daily operations within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. VA offers federal benefits and competitive pay.