Clinical Laboratory Scientist

About the Position: Serve as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at the Andrew Rader Army Health Clinic located at Joint Base Myer, Virginia. Responsible for performing duties as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and Urinalysis. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Evaluate and approve the validity of data with respect to the assay procedure, condition of the patient specimen, other laboratory data, and to the patient’s history.

Identify, solve, and correct laboratory deficiencies and errors.

Modify and adapt technical procedures and administrative operational procedures to solve unique and multifaceted clinical problems for which no established procedure exists.

Evaluate and report on new test systems, new methods and instruments for possible use in the laboratory.

Provide and maintain quality control and quality assurance procedures.

Perform method validation studies in accordance with (IAW) Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.

Develop, test and evaluate new procedures and parameters for correlation testing and method validation in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the section’s procedures.

Ensure that the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team’s strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, products, and services.