Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Department of Pathology at a Military Treatment Facility
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Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Department of Pathology at a Military Treatment Facility
This role serves as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist within the Department of Pathology at a Military Treatment Facility, working in various sections of the laboratory. The position involves evaluating and approving the validity of laboratory data and ensuring the accuracy and quality control of procedures.
Responsibilities
Evaluate and approve the validity of data with respect to the assay procedure, condition of the patient specimen, other laboratory data, and the patient's history
Verify and approve individual assay runs and report results according to quality control procedures and practices
Determine if additional testing is needed to establish a definitive diagnosis and, if necessary, confer with physicians for appropriate action
Ensure the abnormal result reporting program is conducted appropriately
Serve on the laboratory Quality Assurance team to help identify, solve, and correct laboratory deficiencies and errors
Ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and quality control of laboratory procedures
Requirements
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
Obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross (Advanced certification does not supersede BLS)
Subject to a background investigation to determine suitability for Federal employment
Immunization screening is required
Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact
Mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements, subject to annual vaccinations unless exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire)
Tuberculosis testing is required
Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential; the incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions
Completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position
Position has been designated "Mission Essential"; in the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled
Basic Requirement for Clinical Laboratory Scientist: A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained
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OR at least a full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of a 1-year post-bachelor's certificate program or the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in medical technology
OR a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids. This combination of education and experience must have provided knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of medical technology equivalent to that provided by the full 4-year course of study described above. All science and mathematics courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements for a science major at an accredited college or university
Acceptable experience is responsible professional or technician experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency, industrial medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or teaching, test development, or medical research program experience that provided an understanding of the methods and techniques applied in performing professional clinical laboratory work
Certification/licensure as a medical technologist (generalist) obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency or State licensing body is a good indication that the quality of experience is acceptable
Exemption: Current federal employees occupying a position in the 0644 occupational series and continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before are exempt from the basic requirements above (appropriate documentation required)
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience, such as: establishing quality control methods and/or ranges; troubleshooting clinical analyzers when quality control is out of range; identifying and resolving inconsistent tests results; and making decisions on the validity of lab results before sending them out to providers
OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%
Certification: Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT) or other board or registry deemed comparable by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (OASD(HA)) or their designee as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/CLS) is required
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
Provide proof of U.S. Citizenship
Direct Deposit of Pay is required
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee
Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates
Important Details
Trial/probationary period: 1 year
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Occasional travel may be required
Appointment type: Permanent
Application deadline: 28 October 2026, 11:59 PM (EST)
Application Process
Complete the online questionnaire and submit the required documentation
Your resume must be two pages or less and support the specialized experience described in this announcement
For each relevant work experience, include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month and year), number of hours worked per week, and a brief description of tasks performed at the required level
Use plain language in your resume; avoid acronyms and terms that are not easily understood
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used for eligibility and qualification determinations
Submit a copy of your transcript if meeting requirements based on education
Submit a copy of your job-related license or certification
Documents submitted as part of the application package may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office
You may sanitize documents to remove another person's personal information before submission; an un-sanitized version may be requested if selected
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Failure to provide all required information may result in an ineligible rating or affect the overall rating
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About the Company
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. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.