Supervisory Clinical Lab Scientist

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

• United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.)
• Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. A 7407(a)
• Education: Education: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science - medical technology - clinical laboratory science or in a related science (e.g. - laboratory sciences such as chemistry - biochemistry - biology - microbiology - immunology - etc.)
• Certification
• (1) 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
• NOTE: Categorical and specialist certifications are not acceptable for CLS Generalist positions or lab sections unrelated to the categorical or specialist certification held
• Categorical or specialist certifications are acceptable for higher-graded positions within the relevant lab section or one of the non-section specific assignments (including - Ancillary Testing Coordinator - Education Coordinator - Laboratory Information Manager - Quality Manager - Laboratory Manager - Regional Technical Specialist - National Quality and Compliance Agent - Regional Program Manager - Regional Director - Laboratory Director - or National Quality and Compliance Officer)
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• Grade Determinations: Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Specialist In addition to the meeting the Basic Requirement above - must have at least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level
• In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSA: (A) Knowledge of Federal and state laws and regulations and laboratory accrediting agency regulatory requirements sufficient to develop plans and procedures for the laboratory
• (B) Knowledge of laboratory quality management procedures and principles sufficient to establish and monitor a laboratory quality management program and/or the education and training of laboratory staff
• (C) Knowledge of concepts - principles - and methods of clinical laboratory technology and operations
• (D) Skill in applying leadership principles such as interpersonal relations and conflict resolution
• (E) Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties - which includes responsibility for assignment of work - performance evaluations - selection of staff - recommendation of awards - advancements - and disciplinary actions
• (F) Ability to plan - organize - set short and/or long-term goals - and conduct studies on technical and administrative problems including personnel shortages - organizational structure - and new technology
• (G) Ability to manage fiscal matters - forecast resource and equipment needs - and administer the allocated budget
• Preferred Experience: CLS/MLS licensure required
• Prior experience with Laboratory leadership and quality control preferred The full performance level of this vacancy is 12
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include - but are not limited to the following: The CLS works in a less complex facility and has supervisory responsibility for a group of staff that includes at least one staff member at the GS-11 grade level
• The CLS spends 25% or more of their time providing administrative and technical supervision and performs major duties above those at the full performance level that consists of significant scope - complexity - difficulty - and variety
• Ensures that orientation - training - competency assessment - and continuing education requirements are met
• Ensures compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements
• Establishes and monitors the quality of pre-analytical processes as part of the overall laboratory quality management program and initiates corrective actions
• Develops policies and procedures
• Manages document control
• Develops performance standards - position descriptions - and functional statements
• Responsible for professional and administrative oversight of operations - including fiscal and resource management
• Maintains effective interdepartmental relations with other services to accomplish medical center goals
• Performs duties listed on subordinates' functional statements - as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: M - F 8:00 4:30 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 07488-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact ... - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior military service experience
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)