Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Department: Department of Health and Human Services Make a difference where it matters most! Join the Indian Health Service as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist providing vital, life-saving diagnostics to American Indian communities. Advance your career, enjoy competitive benefits, and be part of a mission that transforms lives every day. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Key Responsibilities Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Clinical Laboratory Scientist Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing using manual and automated methodologies in areas such as chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology. Interpret and verify test results, troubleshoot testing discrepancies and equipment malfunctions, and implement corrective actions to ensure accurate laboratory results. Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens while ensuring proper handling, preservation, and documentation procedures. Perform quality control, proficiency testing, equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities in compliance with laboratory accreditation and regulatory standards. Support laboratory operations through quality assurance activities, procedure development, inventory management, and technical guidance to laboratory staff. This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same. Requirements & Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $72849 - $140165/yr. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-09-30. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path. Related Searches Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs, Clinical Laboratory Scientist careers, apply Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Arizona, Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs Arizona, jobs in Arizona, federal jobs in Arizona, government jobs Arizona, Indian Health Service, Indian Health Service jobs, Indian Health Service careers, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Health and Human Services jobs, Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science jobs, USAJOBS Clinical Laboratory Science, native jobs, Clinical Laboratory Scientist salary, USA government jobs, federal government careers, USAJOBS.gov, public sector jobs Arizona Source: USAJOBS.gov - U.S. Federal Government #J-18808-Ljbffr