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Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Chemistry)

$108,684 a year
Veterans Health Administration
Chicago Full-day Full-time

Description:

The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Chemistry) position is located at the Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs, located at 820 S Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60612.

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.
Grade Determinations :
  • 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.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ .

The full performance level of this vacancy is 12.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
Jan 26, 2026;   from: usajobs.gov

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