Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Chemistry

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment program. Meet requirements with VHA policy and submit your application in four months of appointment. Program Approval, (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. Refer to Required Documents below.

This is above full performance level so educational, and certification is required. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Certification. Candidates must meet one of the certification options below. Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT. Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT. Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f). Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade levels specified. GS-12 Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist Experience. Applicant must have one full year credible experience equivalent to the next lower grade level required for all GS-12 assignments. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs: 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. Preferred Experience: Preferred experience in cellular identification for manual differentials. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Minimal standing, bending, lifting 25lbs (reagent boxes) and walking.