Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Title

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current laboratory regulatory requirements. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform a variety of laboratory specialties such as chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, and immunohematology.
• Perform 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.
• Require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, including organizing and setting priorities with minimal technical supervision.
• Assesses a situation, considers the options, and formulates an appropriate course of action.
• Monitor quality control systems and measures, collaborating in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, and providing education for laboratory health care professionals and the public in a professional, courteous, and effective manner.

Work Schedule: Intermittent - Schedule varies

Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized

Telework: Not authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement# F08015, F08016, F08017

Relocation Incentive: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Financial Disclosure: Not required

NOTIFICATIONS:

• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This position is an AFGE Bargaining unit.
• This position is on a special salary rate.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. No award SF50s will be accepted.
• Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.