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Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) w/EDRP
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Harlingen, TX $92K – $119K Apply by Jul 17, 2026 Clinical Laboratory Science INTP OperationsHealthcare
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The Veterans Administration Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System, Harlingen, TX is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator), Pathology and Laboratory Service to perform key duties in clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
What You'll Do
- →The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) will perform clinical laboratory procedures to include a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated techniques.
- →The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs a broad range of laboratory procedures to include pre-analytic, analytic, and post analytic processes with minimal technical supervision.
- →Utilizes known statistics and good quality practice applied to laboratory functions.
- →Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing, phlebotomy, CLIA non waived testing including but not exclusively to: hematology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, immunology, toxicology, urinalysis, referral laboratory, microbiology, and specimen processing.
- →Recognizes data with life-threatening (critical) and urgent implications and understands the importance of quickly bringing the data to the attention of the patients' physician and/or nursing staff.
- →Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis considering physiologic processes and requirements.
- →Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment.
- →Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- →Recognizes and diagnosis deviation in the pre-analytical, analytical, and post analytical process for test and instrument performance and analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
- →Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.
- →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.
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 have a current valid State Driver's license, and safe driving record.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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