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Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 11 days ago
On-site Los Angeles, CA $135K – $176K Apply by Sep 8, 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
- →Prepares reports, maintains records, administrative information, 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 and quality assurance monitors.
- →Performs qualitative and quantitative moderate and complex testing methods in all the assigned laboratory specialty areas.
- →Responsible for coordination of training in the methods and techniques of the appropriate laboratory specialty area.
- →Responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation.
- →Maintains and calibrates instrumentation and equipment to ensure correct performance.
- →Troubleshoots instrumentation and equipment problems during the shift to endure uninterrupted testing.
- →Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CAP, FDA, JC, AABB, and OSHA.
- →Coordinates quality control activities with the supervisor.
- →Coordinates proficiency program for the appropriate laboratory specialty.
- →Acts as a liaison to other departments of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty area.
- →Performs all assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner.
- →Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓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).
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
Personality Fit
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