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Clinical Lab Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
On-site Tampa, FL $65K – $124K Apply by Jun 24, 2026 Clinical Laboratory Science INTPISTP Healthcare
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The purpose of this position is to serve as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) assigned to the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service in the Microbiology Section. The CLS performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current laboratory requirements. Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual and automated methods.
What You'll Do
- →GS-11 Level: A.
- →Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols.
- →Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections.
- →Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable.
- →Prepare specimens for analysis, ensuring that the physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained.
- →Conducts 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.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays.
- →Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: 70657F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 134130ff-9a13-469d-92a2-30e23b4e1010
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