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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Quality Assurance)

Twentynine Palms, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$103K/yr - $134K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join the Naval Hospital in Twentynine Palms, California. The role involves performing laboratory duties and ensuring compliance with the Quality Assessment/Improvement program, including evaluating services and developing standard operating procedures.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a Clinical Laboratory scientist performing duties associated with the Laboratory Department and compliance with the Quality Assessment/ Improvement (QA/I) program

Evaluates the quality of services and adequacy of equipment, personnel and working accommodations through on site inspections and/or review of reports in various areas within the Laboratory including: Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Reference Testing

Plans, implements and coordinates QA/I program review

Writes Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and instructions relevant to a comprehensive QA/I program. Confirming all SOPs are in compliance with all applicable regulations

Assists in developing, reviewing and approving all training and educational programs for all laboratory personnel

Qualification

Medical Laboratory ScientistQuality Assurance ProgramClinical Laboratory ExperienceBiological ScienceChemistryMathematicsStandard Operating ProceduresInspection SkillsTraining Development

Required

A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained

At least a full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization

A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university that included 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids

One year of specialized experience which includes preparing the laboratory for inspections in accordance with compliance regulations and/or standards; evaluating the quality of laboratory services (such as personnel, equipment, or working environment); maintaining a proficiency testing (PT) or Quality Assurance (QA) program; and assisting with the establishment of standards that comply with accreditation requirements or regulatory procedures

Certification/licensure as a medical technologist (generalist) obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency or State licensing body

Ability to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment

Ability to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer

Proof of U.S. Citizenship