This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. This position is located at Naval Medical Center with the Directorate of Clinical Support, Laboratory/Clinical Pathology Division. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Responsibilities
Perform advanced clinical laboratory testing and complex emergency analyses across all major laboratory departments to ensure proper performance and meet Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) requirements
Oversee the collection, handling, preparation, and shipment of diagnostic specimens ensuring all procedures adhere to established clinical standards and laboratory protocols
Modify new testing methods, procedures, and techniques to solve highly complex laboratory problems and expands available clinical services
Verify instrument performance characteristics including accuracy, precision, and sensitivity to research technical problems and initiate corrective actions when necessary
Audit laboratory worksheets, test results, and preventative maintenance logs to ensure completeness and accuracy of clinical data
Consult with healthcare providers regarding complex or abnormal test results to assist in clinical diagnosis, prognosis, treatment efficiency, and recommended follow-up actions
Requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment
Background investigation and credit check are required
Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315
This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter
This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations
Screening for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity regardless of job series
Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination unless exempted by professional medical personnel or for administrative reasons
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
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties
Ability to work uncommon tours of duty hours such as, on-call, working either fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Incumbent may be exposed to biohazard materials
Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment required
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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
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 that included 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 in A or B 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 employee occupying a position in the 0644 occupational series and continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before
Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT) or other board or registry deemed comparable by Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (OASD(HA)) or their designee as a Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) is required (Copy of certification must be submitted with application package)
Specialized Experience (GS-09): One year of specialized experience which includes 1) performing testing in a clinical laboratory; 2) maintaining or calibrating clinical laboratory instruments; and 3) monitoring quality control within a clinical laboratory. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07)
OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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
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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages
Specialized Experience (GS-11): One year of specialized experience which includes 1) performing complex laboratory testing; 2) maintaining or calibrating clinical laboratory instruments; 3) monitoring quality control within a clinical laboratory; and 4) analyzing laboratory results. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09)
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
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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
Proof of U.S. Citizenship
1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest
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
Advanced in-hire incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
Advanced leave accrual incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
Important Details
Application deadline: 10/25/2026 11:59 PM (EST)
Schedule: Full-time
Appointment type: Permanent
Supervisory status: No
Federal service type: Competitive Service
Represented by a union: No
Drug test: Yes
Security clearance: Secret
Position sensitivity and risk: Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Background check type: National security
Financial disclosure required: No
Travel Required: Not required
Application Process
Complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section
Log into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package
Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy
Other supporting documents: Cover Letter (optional), Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable)
If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible
This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application
Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date
Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position
If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration
About the Company
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