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 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 completion of a federal background investigation is also required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university with courses in biological science, chemistry, and mathematics, and completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by NAACLS.
- Completion of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, or completion of one year of graduate-level education from an accredited college or university in clinical laboratory science/medical technology.
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, or completion of two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or completion of three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree.
Benefits
The Indian Health Service offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Pay
Details on pay structure and schedule are provided in the job description.
Schedule
Information on shift patterns and work hours is available upon request.
Skills
Essential skills include proficiency in laboratory instrumentation, ability to interpret complex test results, and strong attention to detail.
Benefits
Details on health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits are provided in the job description.
Contact Information
To apply, please visit USAJOBS. For further inquiries, contact the Human Resources Office at [insert contact details].