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Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 12 days ago
On-site Eglin AFB, FL $90K – $117K Apply by Sep 11, 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
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties and responsibilities of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist include, but are not limited to the following: Applicant uses their comprehensive knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles, practices, concepts, and theories to produce sound independent work.
- →The applicant applies their comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality assurance principles to consistently manage quality control, process improvements, inventories, and documentation in laboratory operations.
- →Properly collects, handles, accessions, and labels specimens according to safety, patient identification, and infection control policies.
- →Participates in writing standard operating procedures for a variety of users.
- →Uses extensive knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Science profession to read, interpret and apply complex written instructions and procedures.
- →Evaluates the suitability and preparation of specimens for analysis, maintains seamless identification, preserves the viability of the specimen, and ensures uniformity is maintained.
- →Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction and implements corrections.
- →Uses independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results, analyzer messages/flags, and incongruous data.
- →Conducts quality control procedures for processes including equipment, reagents, and products.
- →Maintains quality control data in format designed for each system.
- →The incumbent produces statistical spreadsheets, charts, and records for quality control reports.
- →Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, possibly Rotating 7:30AM - 4:00PM.
- →Tour of duty subject to change based upon facility needs.
- →EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
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 able to independently operate Government Vehicle.
- ✓Drivers License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position.
- ✓NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package.
- ✓If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.
- ✓Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process.
- ✓(Unless visually impaired, not required).
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Personality Fit
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