Clinical Lab Scientist

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Functions include but are not limited to: Function in the Microbiology section of the Clinical Laboratory. Perform routine and STAT testing, quality control, routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshooting. Perform, evaluate, interpret, and validate the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results ensuring all laboratory regulatory requirements are met. Correlate abnormal lab data with pathological states, determine the validity of test results, and the need for additional tests. Express independent judgment and responsibility, including organizing and setting priorities with minimal technical supervision. Assess situations, consider options, and formulate appropriate courses of action. Monitor quality control systems, collaborate in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, and provide education for laboratory health care professionals and the public in a professional, courteous, and effective manner. Work off-hour shifts, weekends and holidays as priorities demonstrate a need. Work Schedule: 8am to 4:30pm, rotational shifts including weekends and holidays. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAV08NFLCCOE@va.gov, the EDRP team for questions/assistance. Learn more Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.