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Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology/Molecular
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 5 days ago
On-site Richmond, VA $109K – $141K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Clinical Laboratory Science INTP Healthcare
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The Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Richmond VA Medical Center is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to perform lead duties over staff at the GS-11 level. The Lead CLS communicates the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values. The incumbent identifies, distributes and balances work, plus coaches and facilitates with problem solving methods. The Lead CLS is responsible for all aspects of operation in their area of specialty.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Clinical Laboratory Scientist: https://youtube.com/embed/eSDGhIwZKdw Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties/Tasks: The duties and responsibilities of the Lead CLS include but are not limited to the following: Oversees/performs all elements of patient specimen testing per established SOPs.
- →Knowledgeable of microbiology and molecular testing methods, CLSI standards and other resources.
- →Verifies accuracy of results using culture/testing activity review and annual interface transmission review.
- →Takes initiative to solve discrepancies/issues/malfunctions with minimal supervisory intervention.
- →Assists with maintenance and writing of SOPs.
- →The Lead CLS will assist with departmental management items and goals.
- →Each Lead will oversee an assigned section (usually split between bacteriology and Molecular) of the lab, become a technical expert of their assigned area, while remaining knowledgeable of other lab sections, so that they are a resource for the technologists and can cover when other leadership members are not available.
- →Coordinates and monitors all elements of the departmental QA/QM policy.
- →Prepares reports, maintain records, data analysis for presentations/committees/management as needed.
- →Assists with ensuring all regulations are met.
- →Performs, documents and reviews quality control according to SOPs.
- →Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives both departmental and organizational.
- →Ensures all instruments and equipment are maintained properly according to manufacturer specifications.
- →Performs and documents corrective action for QC and other issues.
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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Job ID: 54378766-e7d8-42ae-ae93-b2fbde5ac735
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