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Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - EDRP Approved
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Application
Details
Posted: 30-Apr-26
Location: Dallas, Texas
Internal Number: 867157900
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education
A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Certification
Candidates must meet one of the certification options below: Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT
Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT
Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT
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)
Grandfathering Provision
Employees in VHA in this occupation under a permanent - appropriate - and legal placement on the effective date of this qualification standard - are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade and/or assignment held - including positive education and certification where applicable
For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements of this standard but met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed - the following provisions apply: Employees may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level - or be changed to a lower grade within the occupation but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level or newly placed in supervisory or managerial positions
If an assignment above the FPL requires an additional certification over and above the basic requirements - employees must meet the assignment-specific requirement before they can be promoted
Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
Employees retained in this occupation under this provision who subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation
Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation who subsequently obtain certification that meets all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation
Grade Determinations: GS-12 Experience: 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level is required for all GS-12 assignments
In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following 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
Assignment
For all lead assignments - the individual must spend at least 25% or more of their time performing lead duties over staff one grade level below
The Lead CLS communicates the organization's strategic plan - mission - vision - and values
The Lead CLS identifies - distributes - balances work - coaches - and facilitates with problem solving methods
The Lead CLS prepares reports and maintains records of work status
resolves simple - informal complaints
reports performance - progress - and training needs of the team and on behavioral problems
and provides information on promotions - reassignment - recognition of outstanding performance - and personnel needs
The Lead CLS is responsible for all aspects of operation in their area of specialty - including assignment of work responsibilities - workload management - and completion of assignments for staff at or above the FPL as well as preparation and maintenance of records and reports - analysis of testing methodologies - training - instrumentation - and compliance
The Lead CLS may act as a liaison to the supervisor and other departments/divisions of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty
Duties may include - but are not limited to - orientation and evaluating the competency of assigned staff including identification of continuing education and training needs - coordinating daily activity of the lab section(s) - writing or modifying technical procedures - providing technical instruction - ensuring that policies - procedures and regulatory requirements are followed - advising on course of action to follow when results or samples obtained are unacceptable - and coordinating or performing quality control reviews and method verification activities
Preferred Experience: One year of creditable experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at the GS-11 level or higher Demonstrated experience with reviewing quality control and preventative maintenance
Demonstrated experience instructing staff and students
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12
Physical Requirements: Light lifting - under 15 pounds
Light carrying - under 15 pounds
Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Walking (2 hours)
Depth perception
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Ability to distinguish shades of colors
Hearing (aid may be permitted).
Duties
The Lead CLS communicates the organization's strategic plan - mission - vision - and values
Performs the full range of laboratory tests and procedures ranging from routine to complex
and provides technical support to the laboratory section staff - entire facility - and clients from other agencies
Acts as a liaison to other sections of the laboratory and the medical center
The location of the position is Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service - VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) - Dallas - Bonham - and Fort Worth - Texas
Duties include but are not limited to: Facilitates team or unit processes by working in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks - priorities - goals - and achievements are coordinated with management
Responsible for all aspects of operation in their area of specialty - including assignment of work responsibilities - workload management - and completion of assignments for staff
Prepares and maintains records and reports - analysis of testing methodologies - training - instrumentation - and compliance
Acts as a liaison to other departments of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty
Serves as an expert providing authoritative advice and consultation for more markedly difficult - complex - unique - and/or emerging tests requiring special knowledge
Advises on course of action to follow when results or samples obtained are unacceptable and coordinating or performing quality control review and method verification activities
Identifies - defines - and resolves issues associated with complex aspects of data or unique controversial aspects of the testing where no direct precedent exists
Maintains process control through a multifaceted quality assurance program
Prepares reports - maintains records - and provides administrative information
Prepares and presents work-related information to the supervisor and upper management
Performs statistical analysis on quality control - quality assurance monitors - and research data in the appropriate laboratory specialty area
Modifies or writes technical procedures - providing technical instruction ensuring that policies - procedures - and regulatory requirements are followed
Evaluates the competency of assigned staff including identification or continuing education and training needs
Is responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation
Is responsible for evaluation of new and evolving developments in laboratory instrumentation and automation
Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CAP - TJC - AABB - OSHA - and the National Enforcement Office
Coordinates Quality Control activities with the supervisor
Coordinates proficiency program for the appropriate laboratory section
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 4:00pm -12:00am - Rotating holidays and weekends Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 53488-F Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.