Lead Clinical Lab Scientist

Hematology/Coagulation Lead CLS

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• The Hematology/Coagulation Lead CLS would be responsible for leading CLS rotating through the Hematology Department and the day to day functioning of Hematology and Coagulation.
• Modifies or adapts new methods or techniques to improve or expand services.
• Develops protocols for performance of tests and evaluation of results.
• Develops/writes policies and procedures for testing in Hematology/Coagulation.
• Ensures that laboratory tests and procedures are consistent with accrediting agencies standards and requirements.
• Recognizes methodology limitations such as linearity, interference, sensitivity, and specificity and considers these when drawing conclusions about the validity of testing results.
• Performs validation/method verification studies for new systems.
• Consults with healthcare providers on logical protocol to follow in attempting to confirm the diagnosis or risk assessment of a patient.
• Provides advisory services to Medical Technicians, CLS, and other specialists.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 8:00am - 04:30pm

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

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 Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 25075F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized