Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Title

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.

Develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current laboratory regulatory requirements.

Performs a variety of laboratory specialties such as chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, and immunohematology.

Tests procedures that are performed on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated methods.

Conducts quality control and routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshooting.

Correlates abnormal lab data with pathological states, determines the validity of test results, and the need for additional tests.

Responsibilities may include laboratory safety officer, analyzer specialist, primary operator on a new test systems, quality control specialist, supply control, and/or coordinator for the laboratory competency assessment or proficiency/survey program.

Assess a situation, considers the options, and formulates an appropriate course of action.

Monitors quality control systems and measures; collaborates in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, and provides education for laboratory health care professionals and the public in a professional and courteous and effective manner.

Performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.

Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiologic processes and requirements.

Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 12:00am to 08:00am with rotating weekend and holidays

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

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Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

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)

Telework: Not authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 92476A, 93104A, 93103A

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized