Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Allied Health ProfessionalPerform routine, specialized, and complex laboratory testing on a variety of patient specimens.Analyze, interpret, validate, and report laboratory test results accurately and in a timely manner.Evaluate specimen acceptability and ensure proper collection, handling, processing, and preparation procedures are followed.Operate, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment.Identify testing problems, equipment malfunctions, and discrepancies, and take appropriate corrective action.Perform and monitor quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure accurate and reliable test results.Conduct additional or confirmatory testing as needed to clarify abnormal or unexpected findings.Recognize and promptly communicate critical laboratory results to healthcare providers.Provide technical guidance and consultation regarding testing procedures, specimen requirements, and test result interpretation.Assist with developing, evaluating, and implementing new laboratory methods, procedures, and instrumentation.Maintain accurate records and documentation of testing, quality control, maintenance, and corrective actions.Review laboratory data to identify analytical errors, clerical errors, and unusual test results.Correlate laboratory findings with patient information to ensure accuracy and validity of results.Maintain adequate inventory levels of laboratory supplies and reagents and notify management of shortages or outdated materials.Assist in training and mentoring new employees, students, and other laboratory personnel.Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support quality patient care.Ensure compliance with laboratory accreditation, regulatory, and performance improvement standards.Follow established safety, infection control, biosafety, OSHA, HIPAA, and emergency management requirements.Maintain professional credentials and competency requirements.Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.Perform other related duties as assigned.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pmPay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).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). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.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 $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 51214-A