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USAJOBS · 5 days ago

Clinical Lab Scientist - Generalist

Grand Junction, Colorado, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $139K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist - Generalist to join the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves evaluating and solving problems related to biological specimen collection and processing, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring quality control and assurance in laboratory testing.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiologic processes and requirements

Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment

Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment

Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction

Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement

Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace

Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs instrumentation

Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions

Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors, which influence test results

Interprets results and suggests follow-up test selection or procedures

Evaluates and implements new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, method comparison, and establishment of reference intervals using statistical methods and theoretical knowledge

Interprets findings and makes recommendations

Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member

Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers, patients, and others)

Gives direction and guidance using underlying principles of laboratory testing

Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines

Performs testing procedures on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual and automated techniques

Requires competency in the areas of Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Special Chemistry and Urinalysis

Evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results

Prepares reagents, and verifies correct instrument operation

Maintains validity of assay system by appropriate testing of reagents prior to use for patient testing

Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and assay procedures. Incumbent possesses experience with regulatory, licensing, and accreditation agency requirements and statutes governing clinical laboratory operations to plan, implement, or monitor laboratory programs and services

Correlates and integrates information and performs additional testing to confirm abnormal results

Collects venous blood samples from patients adhering to all safety and patient care requirements

Judges the acceptability of samples submitted for testing using a broad body of knowledge of pre-analytic sample requirements

Processes specimens and selects appropriate procedures based on knowledge of type of specimens, patient information, and resources available in the laboratory

Controls physical conditions and responds to time factors to ensure that the physiological state of the specimen is maintained

Possesses experience to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory ScienceGeneralist CertificationLaboratory Quality ControlLaboratory Equipment MaintenanceStatistical AnalysisTeam CollaborationEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingTime Management

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. 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

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

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 below: (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

Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the United States

English Language Proficiency: You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)

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

Certification: Candidates must meet one of the certification options below. (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

Grandfathering Provision: Employees in VHA in this occupation under a permanent, appropriate, and legal placement on the effective date of this qualification standard, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade and/or assignment held, including positive education and certification where applicable

Foreign Education: To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials

Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to perform moderate lifting up to 45 lbs., straight pulling, pushing, reaching above the shoulder, use of fingers and both hands, walking, standing for up to 4 hours, kneeling, repeated bending, use of both arms and legs. Specific visual requirements include use of both eyes, depth perception, ability to distinguish colors and shades of colors, hearing (aids permitted), clear, high cognitive function and emotional stability; ability to read ordinary type without strain