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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Night Shift

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$98K/yr - $128K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital. The role involves overseeing laboratory specialty areas, ensuring compliance with biosafety regulations, and coordinating tasks among team members to achieve operational goals.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Adheres to all biosafety and biosecurity regulations

Accepts assignment to one or more specialty areas as determined by the Supervisory CLS, Laboratory Manager, and/or Laboratory Director

Oversees all aspects of the assigned specialty area(s), including preparation and maintenance of records and reports, evaluation and selection of testing methodologies, staff training, instrument management, and regulatory compliance

Facilitates coordination among team members to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and specialty area priorities and goals are met

Works collaboratively with other leads, the Supervisory CLS, Quality Manager, Ancillary Testing Coordinator, Laboratory Manager, and Laboratory Director to align specialty operations with overall laboratory missions and objectives

Serves as the subject matter expert within the assigned specialty area(s), providing authoritative advice on complex or emerging tests, interpretation of results, and alternate testing strategies

Advises all organizational levels on the appropriateness, clinical context, and utility of specialized tests, considering test specificity, sensitivity, and potential interferences

Develops and revises policies, protocols, and SOPs for the assigned specialty area(s), ensuring they meet or exceed regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Modifies or adapts new methods and technologies to improve or expand testing services, validating performance, and establishing reference intervals using sound statistical and analytical methods

Ensures that testing in assigned area(s) meets accrediting agency (AABB, CAP, TJC, CLIA, FDA) standards and identifies areas for improvement

Reviews accreditation checklists, identifies deficiencies, implements corrective actions, and monitors effectiveness

Coordinates proficiency testing assignments with the Quality Manager, investigates exceptions, and applies corrective actions as needed

Works with the Laboratory Information Manager (LIM) during installation and upgrades to the LIS (e.g., VistA, CPRS) to ensure accuracy, data integrity, and efficient workflow in the specialty area(s)

Attends vendor training and serves as a resource for troubleshooting complex instrument issues, coordinating with vendor field service engineers to resolve operational problems

Trains and mentors' employees, students, and staff from other in laboratory operations, policies, and SOPs related to the specialty area(s)

Provides guidance on the use of document management systems to ensure proper development, review, and updating of laboratory documents

Manages reagent, consumable, and supply inventories, ensuring adequate stock, proper storage, and cost-effective utilization

Conducts market research, obtains vendor quotes, and collaborates with Supervisory CLS or Laboratory Manager on procurements and vendor evaluations

Identifies and corrects issues related to test performance, sample integrity, instrument malfunctions, and workflow bottlenecks

Implements solutions that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround time of testing, ensuring that all specimens are accounted for, tested, and resulted within established timeframes

Evaluates test data against assay procedures, linearity, interferences, and established reference intervals

Integrates quantitative, biochemical, physiologic, and morphologic data to verify results, making informed recommendations for confirmatory testing or follow-up procedures

Provides clear, courteous, and effective communication with healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders

Explains test methodologies, limitations, and interpretations, suggesting additional or alternative testing to clarify diagnostic ambiguities

Performs full-range testing duties as needed on any laboratory shift, including weekends, holidays, nights, on-call rotations, or other shifts, to maintain service continuity

May occasionally travel to other laboratories or sites to provide coverage or support during staffing shortages or emergencies

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory ScienceMedical Technology KnowledgeLaboratory InstrumentationGeneralist CertificationRegulatory ComplianceStaff DevelopmentTeam CoordinationCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

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

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

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Candidates must meet one of the certification options: Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT, Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT, or Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT

Knowledge of medical technology applicable to a wide range of duties to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of clinical laboratory practice

Skill to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation

Ability to develop procedures for new tests, and modify existing procedures and methods to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations

Ability to manage and coordinate daily work activities and assignments in a section

Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training

Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to a wide variety of individuals including physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff regarding technical aspects of testing, specimen requirements and results