Supervisory Clinical Lab Scientist

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

The Supervisory CLS exercises a full range of supervisory responsibilities in planning, directing, and assessing work of subordinate staff. The supervisory CLS recommends appointments, awards, advancement, and disciplinary actions. The CLS plans and assigns work based on priorities, requirements of assignments, and abilities of employees; provides advice and counsel; and evaluates work of subordinates. The supervisor ensures compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements and establishes and monitors the quality of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes, initiating corrective actions as needed as part of the overall laboratory quality management program. The Supervisory CLS plans and executes performance and quality improvement projects. The Supervisory CLS verifies orientation, training, and competency assessment of assigned staff and develops and updates technical policies and procedure manuals. The Supervisory CLS ensures all staff and affiliate staff comply with accrediting and regulating bodies. The Supervisory CLS adjusts staffing levels or work procedures to accommodate resource allocation decisions made at the executive level. This individual manages document control, develops performance standards, positions descriptions, and functional statements and is responsible for technical and administrative management of an assigned area including budget execution. The Supervisory CLS interacts with administrative and clinical onsite personnel and exercises significant independent decision-making authority. The Supervisory CLS maintains effective interdisciplinary and interprofessional relations with other services to accomplish medical center goals. The Supervisory Clinical Scientist serves over the Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis sections of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center. Duties and tasks include, but are not limited to the following: Oversees daily operation of the section, ensuring that agency policies and priorities are followed, that all specimens are processed, assayed, and results are verified and released in a timely and efficient manner. Develops performance standards, communicates these standards and progress in meeting these standards to subordinates and evaluates the work performance of subordinates. Supervises the day-to-day operation of the section, prepares work schedules, and assigns duties to subordinates to ensure efficient and timely performance of all tests and procedures. The incumbent gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. The incumbent hears and resolves minor complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to the Lab Manager or Director as appropriate. The incumbent effects progressive disciplinary actions as necessary and informs laboratory management of all disciplinary action taken. The incumbent reviews and approves leave of subordinate employees as appropriate, ensuring minimal neccessary coverage of the area is maintained at all times. The incumbent interviews candidates for positions within the section and recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments to positions. Performs reference checks and all other required hiring procedures. Identifies and provides for training needs and evaluates processes to identify ways to improve efficiency, production, cost-effectiveness, and quality of the section. Acts as a Contracting Officer's Representative and performs all duties required to establish and maintain required contracts within the section. Takes initiative to solve problems without assistance or transferring of responsibility unless justified. Maintains a positive attitude, willingness to work as part of a team and is supportive of coworkers. Collaborates and works well with others. Maintains accountability for tracking of all patient test results, slides, and paperwork appropriately and according to all applicable policies and procedures. Provides professional and effective training to new employees, students, medical students, residents, providers, nursing, and other healthcare employees. Maintains all employee training manuals and ensures all documentation is present for each employee and that employee certification is maintained as required by regulatory and medical center requirements. VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30 - 4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93416-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact margaret.bordner@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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. 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). 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.