Clinical Lab Scientist

Job Title

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Duties

This is an Open Continuous announcement until September 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. Applicant Expiration: Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/ or updates. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJOBS account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period. Duties include but not limited to:

• Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the CLS (0644) occupation. In addition, performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles. Recognizes and communicates pre-defined critical results affecting patient care.
• Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimens if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring that the physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained.
• Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols. Recognized and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections.
• Performs quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports.
• Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts, and maintains instruments. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
• Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures. Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications etc.) to verify results.
• Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly.
• 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.
• Instructs, assists, and advises medical technicians, students, medical staff, and patients as necessary regarding questions including, but not limited to, patient testing, specimen collection, equipment, and ordering requirements.
• Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction and training of new employees and students and in the laboratory's in-service/continuing education program.
• Adheres to all facility, local, state, and federal safety requirements.
• Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines.

Work Schedule

2nd Shift (4pm - 12am); 3rd Shift (12am - 8am) - Rotating Weekends & Holidays for both shifts

Telework

Not Available

Virtual

This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

May be authorized.

EDRP Authorized

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized