Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

VA Careers - Microbiology/Molecular Medical Technologist

Major Duties include, but not limited to:

• Prepares reports, maintains records, administrative information, prepares and presents work-related information to supervisor.
• Research qualitative and quantitative methods in the appropriate laboratory specialty area. Performs statistical analysis on quality control and quality assurance monitors.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative moderate and complex testing methods in all the assigned laboratory specialty areas.
• Responsible for coordination of training in the methods and techniques of the appropriate laboratory specialty area.
• Responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation. Maintains and calibrates instrumentation and equipment to ensure correct performance. Troubleshoots instrumentation and equipment problems during the shift to endure uninterrupted testing.
• Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CAP, FDA, JC, AABB, and OSHA.
• Coordinates quality control activities with the supervisor. Coordinates proficiency program for the appropriate laboratory specialty.
• Acts as a liaison to other departments of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty area.
• Performs all assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. PST (Night Differential Pay after 6 p.m.), rotating holidays and weekends.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized.

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Pay: 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); however, certain eligibilities may apply.

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 Available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.