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Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 11 days ago
On-site Las Vegas, NV $108K – $141K Apply by Sep 13, 2026 Clinical Laboratory Science INTP OperationsHealthcare
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The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) at this level independently carries out the day-to-day operations in the laboratory. The CLS develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current laboratory regulatory requirements. Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated methods.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The work performed may be in a variety of laboratory specialties such as chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, and immunohematology.
- →In addition to routine testing, the CLS conducts quality control and routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshooting.
- →Duties may include but are not limited to: Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures.
- →In addition, performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
- →Recognizes and communicates pre-defined critical results affecting patient care.
- →Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account 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.
- →Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction.
- →Performs and documents quality control and quality 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 suggest 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 pass pre-employment physical evaluation/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
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Job ID: 44397c76-4289-46fe-b43b-2a789d172888
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