Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Supervisor)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist to manage the institution's clinical laboratory services and staff. You will oversee an integrated diagnostic testing program across multiple disciplines, ensuring adequate coverage for a nine-hour day, five days a week, including after-hours support.

The role emphasizes security responsibilities and coordination with outside labs for microbiology testing, with transcripts and

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be uploaded if education is required for substitution.
• Foreign education: see Recognition of Foreign Qualifications in DoE guidance.
• Official transcript required prior to first day on duty.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technical/administrative management of the clinical laboratory services.
• Ensure coverage for a nine-hour period, five days a week, with supervision during non-regular hours.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing across Hematology, Coagulation, Serology, Chemistry, Immunochemistry, Urinalysis and outside contracting labs.

Job description

Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Supervisor)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for all technical/administrative management of the multidisciplinary clinical laboratory services at the institution. Responsible for scheduling, which must be accomplished to provide coverage for a nine-hour period, five days a week, and provide for adequate coverage for assistance as needed during non-regular work hours.

Plans and provides an integrated diagnostic testing program, which includes Hematology, Coagulation, Serology, Specimen Collection, Chemistry, Immunochemistry, and Urinalysis. Responsible for the coordination of all other laboratory testing to include Transfusion Services and microbiology testing to be performed by an outside contracting laboratory.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $81186 – $105547/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.