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Clinical Lab Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 16 days ago
On-site Marion, IL $97K – $126K Apply by Sep 22, 2026 Clinical Laboratory Science INTJINTPISTJISTP Healthcare
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
What You'll Do
- →The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) at this level perform more complex laboratory functions.
- →Duties may include specific targeted laboratory responsibilities or projects such as laboratory safety officer, analyzer specialist, or quality control specialist .
- →The CLS serves as working primarily in one of the major sections of the clinical laboratory with responsibility for performing procedures in the areas of (Chemistry, Immunology, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology (blood bank), and Microbiology).
- →These tasks require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, including organizing and setting priorities with minimal technical supervision.
- →The CLS will perform as an experienced phlebotomist.
- →Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable.
- →Prepare specimens for analysis, ensures that the physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained.
- →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.
- →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.
- →Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures.
- →Correlate quantitative data with the patient data (i.e., history,medications) to verify results.
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.
- ✓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.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
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