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Lead Clinical Lab Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
On-site Little Rock, AR $103K – $133K Apply by Jun 11, 2026 Clinical Laboratory Science INTJINTPISTJISTP 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 Individual has specialized training and experience.
- →Employee has advanced knowledge of specialized and complex subject matter extending beyond the duties of test performance.
- →Individual utilizes wide latitude for exercising independent judgment.
- →The clinical laboratory scientist works on a regular basis through the appropriate clinical area(s).
- →The CLS also works off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- →Lead CLS performs the below duties at least 50 percent of the time.
- →The duties and responsibilities of the clinical laboratory scientist include but are not limited to the following: -Facilitates team or unit processes by working in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks, priorities, goals, and achievements are coordinated with management.
- →Prepares and presents work-related information to supervisor. -Research qualitative and quantitative methods in the appropriate laboratory specialty area.
- →Performs statistical analysis on quality control, quality assurance monitors, research data. -Identifies training needs appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed.
- →Provides appropriate training and competency as required. -Is responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation. -Is responsible for evaluation of new and evolving developments in laboratory instrumentation and automation. -Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CAP, JCAHO, MBB, and OSHA.
- →Coordinates Quality Control activities with the Supervisor.
- →Coordinates proficiency program for the appropriate laboratory department. -This position requires working on the weekend and holidays, including phlebotomy. -Performs other related duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm with rotating holidays.
- →Subject to change based on needs of the facility.
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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