Supervisory Clinical Lab Scientist- Assistant Lab Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading federal department seeks a Supervisory Clinical Lab Scientist to oversee laboratory operations. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and managing staff performance while maintaining quality control. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and relevant certifications, with supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be U.S. citizen and fluent in English.
• Generalist certification as an MLS or MT from ASCP.
• 1 year experience at GS-11 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and monitors quality processes for lab management.
• Performs supervisory duties and serves as a consultant to staff.
• Manages fiscal matters and oversees interdepartmental relations.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Relations

Conflict Resolution

Laboratory Quality Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or related field

Job description

Supervisory Clinical Lab Scientist- Assistant Lab Supervisor

The supervisory CLS establishes and monitors the quality of preanalytical processes as part of the overall laboratory quality management program and initiates corrective actions as well as develops policies and procedures, manages document control, develops performance standards and position descriptions/ functional statements. Responsible for professional and administrative oversight of operations and fiscal and resource management to maintain effective interdepartmental relations.

Duties

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

The CLS supervisor performs the full range of supervisory duties and serves as a consultant, facilitator, trainer, or technical advisor to staff at all levels to ensure facility compliance with clinical laboratory accreditation and regulatory standards that include, but are not limited to, Joint Commission (JC), College of American Pathologists (CAP), and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency: Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Education:
  • Education: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science or in a related science (e.g., laboratory sciences such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, immunology, etc.).
• Certification: Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT. OR Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations:GS-12

Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Specialist

In addition to the meeting the Basic Requirement above, must have at least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSA:

(A) Knowledge of Federal and state laws and regulations and laboratory accrediting agency regulatory requirements sufficient to develop plans and procedures for the laboratory.

(B) Knowledge of laboratory quality management procedures and principles sufficient to establish and monitor a laboratory quality management program and/or the education and training of laboratory staff.

(C) Knowledge of concepts, principles, and methods of clinical laboratory technology and operations.

(D) Skill in applying leadership principles such as interpersonal relations and conflict resolution.

(E) Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties, which includes responsibility for assignment of work, performance evaluations, selection of staff, recommendation of awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions.

(F) Ability to plan, organize, set short and/or long-term goals, and conduct studies on technical and administrative problems including personnel shortages, organizational structure, and new technology.

(G) Ability to manage fiscal matters, forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer the allocated budget.

Preferred Experience: Prior Supervisory Experience

The full performance level of this vacancy is 12.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

About the company

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government charged with integrating life-long healthcare services to eligible military veterans at the 1700 VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout the country.

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