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Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 78 days ago
On-site Loma Linda, CA $84K – $154K Apply by Jul 24, 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 in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. 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 complete review of the EDRP application.
What You'll Do
- →The Clinical Laboratory Specialist position is located in the Blood Bank section of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service.
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to: Performs specimen processing, TB/mycology, molecular, bacteriology, and serology Performing QA/QC, inventory management (reagents and blood supply), manual and automated testing (including complex antibody workups) and maintenance.
- →Training of new employees and students.
- →Performing a broad range of standard, advanced, and complex laboratory procedures,.
- →Evaluating and solving problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens, understanding specimen requirements, and accounting for physiologic processes that may affect specimen analysis.
- →Maintaining laboratory equipment and documenting maintenance according to laboratory policies and procedures.
- →Adhering to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace.
- →Ensuring compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CAP, FDA, NEO, JC, AABB, and OSHA.
- →Communicating effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member.
- →Performing additional duties as assigned, Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:00 am - 11:30 am, rotating weekends and holidays Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.
- →Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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 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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