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Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 13 days ago
On-site Wilmington, DE $68K – $130K Apply by Sep 15, 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 eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
What You'll Do
- →The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is responsible for evaluating, performing, interpreting, and validating the accuracy and validity of laboratory procedures and test results.
- →The CLS demonstrates a clear progression of clinical knowledge and experience by performing testing procedures on a variety of biological specimens using manual or automated methods.
- →The Clinical Laboratory Scientist rotates with other employees on a regular basis throughout all Laboratory areas.
- →The incumbent also works off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- →Major duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to: Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual techniques and/or instrumentation in accordance with established protocols.
- →Performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures.
- →Recognizes deviation from expected results, reacts to indicators of malfunction, analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
- →Evaluates the suitability of specimens for analysis and solves problems related to the collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis.
- →Prepares specimens for analysis, taking into account physiologic processes and requirements.
- →Performs quality control and assurance activities and documents corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.
- →Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of the laboratory equipment.
- →Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs maintenance on laboratory instruments.
- →Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring.
- →Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
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.
- ✓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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