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Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 40 days ago
On-site Gainesville, FL $56K – $106K Apply by Aug 14, 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
- →The incumbent serves as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Microbiology Section of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service.
- →The Microbiology Clinical Laboratory Scientist is proficient in performing both routine and specialized work in Bacteriology, Mycology and Molecular Microbiology with full technical competence and independence.
- →The incumbent will rotate weekends and holidays.
- →The duties and responsibilities of the Microbiology Clinical Laboratory Scientist include but are not limited to the following: The Advanced CLS Micro is proficient in performing both routine and specialized work in Bacteriology, Mycology and PCR technology at the Microbiology laboratory with full technical competence and independence.
- →Functions as primary operator for analytical instruments including preventative maintenance and quality control.
- →Complete employee competency records, supply functions, quality control review, new method development, or employee or student training; or provide professional and technical advice to other less experienced technicians and technologists Modifies or adapts new methods or techniques to improve or expand services.
- →Develops protocols for performance of tests and evaluation of results.
- →Performs validation/method verification studies for new systems.
- →Consults with healthcare providers on logical protocol to follow in attempting to confirm the diagnosis or risk assessment of a patient.
- →Responsible for assisting in writing and updating procedure manuals and other documents for a specific laboratory function as directed by the supervisor.
- →Uses advanced computer skills in several computer applications to generate work-related information to supervisor and performs other duties as assigned Ensures that laboratory tests and procedures are consistent with accrediting agencies standards and requirements.
- →Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures included within the Clinical Laboratory Scientist occupation.
- →Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines.
- →Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis, considering physiologic processes and requirements.
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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