Description:
The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist position is located at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, 5000 S 5th Ave Hines, IL 60141.Requirements:
Basic Requirements :- Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen.
- English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f).
- Education (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED):
- A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Certification: Candidates must meet one of the certification options below.
- (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT.
- (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT.
- (c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT.
- Experience:
- In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11), which is directly related to the position to be filled.
- Your experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Knowledge of medical technology applicable to a wide range of duties to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of clinical laboratory practice.
- Skill to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation.
- Ability to develop procedures for new tests, and modify existing procedures and methods to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations.
- Ability to manage and coordinate daily work activities and assignments in a section.
- Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training.
- Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to a wide variety of individuals including physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff regarding technical aspects of testing, specimen requirements and results.
The full performance level of this vacancy is 12.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
Dec 29, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov