Clinical Laboratory Scientist

About the role

Join the Indian Health Service as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide vital, life-saving diagnostics to American Indian communities. Your role includes performing routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing, interpreting and verifying test results, and supporting laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing using manual and automated methodologies in areas such as chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology.
• Interpret and verify test results, troubleshoot testing discrepancies and equipment malfunctions, and implement corrective actions to ensure accurate laboratory results.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens while ensuring proper handling, preservation, and documentation procedures.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities in compliance with laboratory accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Support laboratory operations through quality assurance activities, procedure development, inventory management, and technical guidance to laboratory staff.

Requirements

Conditions of employment include U.S. Citizenship, selective service registration, compliance with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy, and passing the E-Verify employment verification check. Successful candidates must also successfully complete a federal background investigation.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements and minimum qualifications listed above. These include having a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university with coursework in biological science, chemistry, and mathematics, and completing a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by NAACLS.

Skills

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and a commitment to patient care are also important.

Benefits

The Indian Health Service offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Competitive pay and a supportive work environment are additional incentives.

Pay

Pay details are provided on the Indian Health Service website. Please refer to Clinical Laboratory Scientist Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) for more information.

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting. Please refer to the Indian Health Service website for further information.