CHEManager International · 5 hours ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expCHEManager International is seeking an experienced and dynamic Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System's Pathology & Laboratory Service. The role involves performing complex tests on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids to assist doctors in diagnosing, treating, and monitoring diseases, while ensuring quality care standards are met.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Receives all requests and specimens for testing into the laboratory
Assigns priority to test requests and executes them expeditiously for use in critical care situations
Performs steps of analysis for a full range of standard, and routine tests including instrument maintenance and performance checks
Identifies and documents instrument malfunctions and/or unacceptable test system performance by analyzing and interpreting instrument function checks, calibration data, and quality control data
Investigates problems/incompatibilities to determine the appropriate solution when departure from normal operating procedures is required in conjunction with more experienced staff as needed
Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control/assurance reports
Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for the editing and verification of the results recorded into the computer system
Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member, even under difficult conditions, fostering a professional, courteous, and effective manner of communication appropriate to the situation, escalate as needed
Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, and specific factors, which influence test results
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
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: You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
Education: You must possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Certification: Candidates must meet one of the certification options below: Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT, OR, Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT, OR, Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT
GS-7 Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Experience. None beyond the basic requirements
GS-9 Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Candidates at this level must meet one of the criteria below: Experience. 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7). OR Education. Master's degree or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in medical technology or a directly related science
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, can you demonstrate the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities as listed below: 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 phase of testing
GS-11 Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Candidates at this level must meet one of the criteria below: Experience. 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9). OR Education. Must have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in medical technology or a directly related science
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, can you demonstrate the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities as listed below: Knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles, practices, concepts, and theories that support sound, independent work
Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement
Skill in informatics, laboratory data flow, and laboratory processes
Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation
Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results
Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex Written instruction
Ability to communicate, consult, and interact with other members of the health care team, external relations, customer service, and patient education
Preferred
Generalist Clinical Laboratory Scientist experience in hospital to include experience in Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, and Molecular testing is highly preferred
Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Company
CHEManager International
Wiley’s leading media brand providing first-hand information on the global chemical, life science and process industries
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase