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Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Graveyard Shift)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 43 days ago
On-site San Francisco, CA $121K – $157K Apply by Aug 12, 2026 Clinical Laboratory Science INTP Healthcare
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
What You'll Do
- →IMPORTANT NOTE: This position is a GRAVEYARD SHIFT TOUR.
- →Work Schedule is 11:00pm-7:30am.
- →Major duties Develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current laboratory regulatory requirements.
- →Performs testing procedures on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated methods Performs quality control and routine maintenance of instrumentation, to include troubleshooting.
- →Correlates abnormal lab data with pathological states to determines the validity of test results, and the need for additional or repeat testing.
- →Monitors quality control systems and measures.
- →Collaborates in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- →Interacts with laboratory health care professionals and the public in a professional, courteous, and effective manner.
- →Provides education, as needed.
- →Assists with laboratory safety duties, analyzer oversight, quality control and quality assurance projects, supply/inventory control, completing laboratory competency assessments or proficiency/survey programs, as needed.
- →Assists with lab information management or the ancillary testing program, as needed.
- →Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: 11:00pm-7:30am - specific shift will be determined after selection Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #:07482-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
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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