Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job TitleDutiesDuties include but are not limited to:Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the clinical laboratory scientist occupation. Performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.Ensures the completion of the lab's preventive maintenance program for all instruments. Calibrates or standardizes equipment, troubleshoots malfunctions, and makes simple repairs or will identify the need for external services.Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.Ensures that data transmission and calculation validation checks are performed within stated timeframes.Responsible for ensuring the completion of the validations of new reagent lots and shipments.Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace.Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions.Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors which influence test results. Interprets results and suggests follow-up test selection or procedures.Evaluates and implements new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, method comparison, validation, establishment of quality control ranges, of new instrumentation and new lots of reagents and establishment of reference intervals using statistical methods and theoretical knowledge. Interprets findings and makes recommendations.Maintains the quality control files, uploads monthly quality control data to a specific quality assurance program.Provides or ensures training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and application of laboratory test procedures to new employees, students and residents.Perform other duties as assigned.Total Rewards of a Allied Health ProfessionalWork Schedule: 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM, evenings/nights/weekends/holidays possible for coverage needs. There may be some travel between Castle Point and Montrose VA Medical Centers.EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePay: 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 $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Not availableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 74968F