Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist — Lab Excellence & Impact

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Clinical Laboratory Scientists for the GS-07/09/11 levels to join a federal medical center. This role emphasizes accurate testing, quality control, and teamwork to support patient care.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including U.S. citizenship, a bachelor’s degree or higher, and CLS certification. The position offers pathways for further advancement and includes Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of policies and procedures of clinical laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance principles.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and routine maintenance.
• Ability to work as a team member and effectively complete assignments.
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions.
• Ability to accurately perform pre‑analytical, analytical, and post‑analytical phases of testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret clinical laboratory tests in accordance with standard procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to ensure accuracy.
• Adhere to quality control, safety, and regulatory requirements to protect patient care.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure timely, accurate test results.

Skills

Lab testing procedures

Quality control & QA

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Testing phases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Clinical Laboratory Scientists for the GS-07/09/11 levels to join a federal medical center. This role emphasizes accurate testing, quality control, and teamwork to support patient care.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including U.S. citizenship, a bachelor’s degree or higher, and CLS certification. The position offers pathways for further advancement and includes Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility.