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Histopathology Technician (Lead)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time lead job as a Histopathology Technician in the Histology section of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System in Nashville, Tennessee, for the Veterans Health Administration. The lead directs daily lab work, sets schedules, and trains staff who turn tissue samples into slides for doctors to read. There is 1 vacancy, the job is on-site, and no travel is required.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the United States can apply. Veterans' preference will be applied. Current VA and Tennessee Valley employees should apply to a different announcement, CBTG-13103320-SP.

What you would do

  • Prepare, direct, and approve work schedules and assign tasks.
  • Calibrate, operate, and maintain lab instruments and equipment.
  • Monitor work in progress and review completed work for quality.
  • Train new employees and cross-train lab staff on histology tasks.
  • Cut and stain frozen tissue during surgery for pathologist consultation.
  • Teach histology methods to residents, students, and lab staff.

Do you qualify for GS-8?

With experience: You need 1 year of creditable paid or unpaid experience at the GS-7 level, meaning Histopathology Technician-Advanced work. That experience should include difficult specialized histology, histochemical, and immunohistochemical procedures, and developing or adapting staining methods.

With education: The announcement mentions education as an option but does not list a specific degree or coursework. Any school must be accredited by a accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV) showing clear, specific experience with dates and duties
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Professional certification or license, if applicable

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified, and missing or unclear information may result in an ineligible rating or a lower score.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your histology work in detail, with dates, hours per week, and the specific procedures and staining methods you used.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, select it in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 and any required forms like the SF-15.
  • If you work for the VA or Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, the announcement says to apply to CBTG-13103320-SP instead.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Incentives and relocation: Not authorized: no relocation or recruitment incentives, and no PCS moving costs.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with REAL ID compliant identification
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required (or approved exemption)
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods
  • Manual dexterity and normal color vision required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$75,636 – $98,323 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-8 · General Schedule
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Pathology Technician (0646)
Announcement
CBTG-13103205-27-SP

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