USAJOBS · 6 hours ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist-EDRP
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$55K/yr - $107K/yrThe USAJOBS company is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and they are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital. The role involves developing, performing, evaluating, interpreting, and validating laboratory procedures and results in accordance with regulatory requirements.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current laboratory regulatory requirements
The work performed may be in a variety of laboratory specialties such as (but not limited to) chemistry, blood bank, immunology, hematology, urinalysis, serology, coagulation, and microbiology including subspecialties in parasitology, and mycobacteriology
Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated methods
In addition to routine testing, the CLS conducts quality control and routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshooting
The CLS correlates abnormal lab data with pathological states, determines the validity of test results, and the need for additional tests
Specific targeted laboratory responsibilities or projects may include laboratory safety officer, analyzer specialist, primary operator on new test systems, quality control specialist, supply control, and/or coordinator for the laboratory competency assessment or proficiency/survey program
This assignment may include limited duties in areas such as lab information management and ancillary testing
These tasks require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, including organizing and setting priorities with minimal technical supervision
The CLS assesses a situation, considers the options, and formulates an appropriate course of action
This assignment includes monitoring quality control systems and measures, collaborating in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, and providing education for laboratory health care professionals and the public in a professional, courteous, and effective manner
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
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
Education. A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Certification. Candidates must meet one of the certification options below: (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT. (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT
Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements
English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f)
Preferred
Minimum 3 years' experience as a Generalist
Minimum 2 years' Blood Bank experience
General Knowledge in performing validations
ASCP or AMT Certification
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
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
Funding
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