Defense Health Agency · 1 month ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist GS 0644-09
North Liberty, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe Defense Health Agency is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Womack Army Medical Center located in Fort Bragg, NC. This role involves performing complex laboratory procedures across various disciplines, maintaining quality control, and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation.
EmploymentHealth CareRecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform routine and highly complex laboratory procedures in the areas that may include Immunology/Serology, Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, Genetics and Blood Bank
Modify clinical laboratory methods or techniques as needed
Maintain quality control and quality assurance procedures in the section
Perform troubleshooting, operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation
Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved issues or potential problems and performs follow-up
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship 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
Certification/licensure as a medical technologist (generalist) obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency or State licensing body
One year of specialized experience which includes performing various tests and measurements in a clinical laboratory and calibrating or maintaining clinical laboratory instruments
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%
Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT) or other board or registry deemed comparable by Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (OASD(HA)) or their designee as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) is required
Company
Defense Health Agency
Defense Health Agency offers civilian healthcare jobs in military facilities globally, supporting Army medical missions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Mills
Chief Information Officer Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ)
Company data provided by crunchbase