Department of Veterans Affairs

Department of Veterans Affairs

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service)

Viera, Florida

Sponsorship not specified$87k-$113kDetected 1 day ago
Customer SupportControlsClinical Laboratory Techniques

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role30
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
  • Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
  • Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT.

Requirements

  • Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) English Language Proficiency.
  • Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f).
  • Certification-Documentation Required - Candidates must meet one of the certification options below: Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT.
  • 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
  • Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement.
  • Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions.

Nice to have

  • Two years of Clinical Laboratory Generalist experience.
  • For more information on this qualification standard, please visit Clinical Laboratory Scientist Qualification Standard - GS-0644 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11.
  • The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-11.

Compensation

  • $87k-$113k

Benefits

  • See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Citizenship
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