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USAJOBS · 2 weeks ago

Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (PM SHIFT)

Hines, Illinois, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$127K/yr - $165K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the VISN 12 Pathology & Laboratory Medical Service at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. The role involves supervising laboratory staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing laboratory quality processes.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plans and schedules on-going work. Adjusts staffing levels or work procedures

Chooses methods for achieving work goals, objectives, and management strategies

Day-to-day supervision of highly complex test performance

Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of performance

Assures corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specifications

Assures orientation, training, and competency assessment of staff

Implements and monitors quality management activities

Performs the full range of supervisory duties: Recommends appointments, plans, and assigns work, recommends awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions. Gives advice and counsel and evaluates work of subordinates

Maintains knowledge of and complies with the federal regulations associated with the Clinical Lab Improvement Act of 1988

Assumes responsibility for the instruction and coordination of teaching activities for CLS students in order to fulfill the requirements of a NAACLS- accredited CLS program

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory ScienceSupervisory SkillsQuality ManagementFederal Regulations KnowledgeBudget ManagementAnalytical SkillsTrainingDevelopmentEnglish ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsConflict Resolution

Required

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

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)

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

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

In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12)

Knowledge of Federal and state laws and regulation, laboratory accrediting, and regulatory requirements

Knowledge of laboratory quality management procedures and principles

Skill to interpersonal relations and conflict resolution

Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties

Ability to analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems

Ability to manage fiscal matters, forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer the allocated budget

Ability to set short and/or long-term goals for the section

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)