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Summary

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

Duties

This is considered full performance level (FPL) for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS). A CLS at this level independently carries out the day-to-day operations in the laboratory. The CLS develops performs evaluates interprets correlates and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current laboratory regulatory requirements. The work performed may be in a variety of laboratory specialties including but not limited to Hematology Chemistry lmmunohematology (Blood Bank) Microbiology Immunology Cytogenetics Anatomic Pathology Electron Microscopy Molecular Diagnostics and Flow Cytometry. A CLS is responsible for performing the pre-analytical analytical and post-analytical phases of clinical laboratory testing. Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens and / or environmental samples using manual or automated addition to routine testing the CLS conducts quality control and routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshooting. The CLS correlates abnormal lab data with pathological states determines the validity of test results and the need for additional tests. Specific targeted laboratory responsibilities or projects may include laboratory safety officer analyzer specialist primary operator on new test systems quality control specialist supply control and / or coordinator for the laboratory competency assessment proficiency / survey program. This assignment may include limited duties in areas such as lab information management and ancillary testing. These tasks require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility including organizing and setting priorities with minimal technical supervision. The CLS assesses a situation considers the options and formulates an appropriate course of action. This assignment includes monitoring quality control systems and measures collaborating in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and providing education for laboratory health care professionals and the public in a professional courteous and effective manner.

Major Duties :

• Assumes responsibility to maintain operations including preventive maintenance and training on the operation of new test systems.
• Assists in writing procedures and other documents as directed.
• Modifies or adapts new methods or techniques to improve or expand services.
• Develops protocols for performance of tests and evaluation of results.
• Ensures that laboratory tests and procedures are consistent with accrediting agencies standards and requirements.
• Recognizes methodology limitations such as linearity interference sensitivity and specificity and considers these when drawing conclusions about the validity of testing results.
• Performs validation / method verification studies for new systems.
• Monitors and maintains inventory including reagents calibrators quality control etc.
• Consults with healthcare providers on logical protocol to follow in attempting to confirm the diagnosis or risk assessment of a patient.
• Provides technical advice to staff and other health care members.
• Assists with staff competency assessment as applicable.
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with the federal regulations associated with the Clinical Lab Improvement Act of 1988.
• Assumes responsibility for the instruction and coordination of teaching activities for Clinical Laboratory Scientist students in order to fulfill the requirements of a NMCLS-accredited CLS Program.

Work Schedule : Full Time; Monday- Friday; 7 : 00AM-3 : 30PM with rotating weekends and Holidays.

Telework : Not Available.

Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement # : 06376F

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not Authorized.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

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 determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider :

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.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification / licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements :

A bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

(a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT.

Grade Determinations : Must meet one of the criteria below.

OR

GS-11 Knowledge Skills and Abilities : In addition to the experience or education above the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs.

Reference : For more information on this qualification standard please visit full performance level of this vacancy is GS 11.

Physical Requirements : See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.

Education

Note : Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges universities schools or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here : If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit :

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration / Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA / OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Machine Learning,Biochemistry,Assays,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 92553 - 120313