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Clinical Lab Scientist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist works in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Albany VA Medical Center in Albany, New York, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The job runs lab tests on biological samples, checks that results are accurate, and fixes equipment problems with little supervision. The schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays, and there is one vacancy.

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.

Open to the public. The announcement lists U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S., but its conditions section says you must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

What you would do

  • Performs a broad range of lab tests, including advanced and complex procedures.
  • Solves problems in collecting and processing biological specimens.
  • Maintains, calibrates, and repairs lab equipment, and does preventive maintenance.
  • Performs quality control checks and documents corrective actions.
  • Answers questions about test results and suggests follow-up tests.
  • Evaluates and introduces new lab techniques and procedures.

Do you qualify for GS-11?

With experience: You need 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-10) for this GS-11 job. One year of experience as a clinical laboratory scientist is preferred but not required.

With education: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required. Alternatively, you may qualify with 3 full years of progressively higher graduate education, or a Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in medical technology or a directly related science.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Generalist MLS certification from ASCP BOC or AMT, or Generalist MT certification from ASCP or AMT
  • Categorical or specialist certifications do not qualify for this Generalist position unless they match the lab section

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (the 2-page resume limit does not apply)
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • Professional certification or license copy
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications, and your documents will be verified. Eligible applicants are referred in this order: current permanent employees of the facility, other VA employees, current permanent federal employees of other agencies, then all other applicants; missing required information can lead to an ineligible rating or a lower score.

Tips for this job:

  • Use a long-form resume or CV that clearly shows your lab work, with dates and hours per week.
  • If using education to qualify, send transcripts; foreign degrees also need a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
  • If you want EDRP, plan to submit that application within four months of appointment.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. Compressed or flexible schedules are not authorized.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) for student loan repayment, up to $200,000; you must apply within four months of appointment, and former EDRP participants are not eligible. Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • Acceptable ID required for onboarding; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Hiring may wait until education or certification requirements are met

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
$84,484 – $109,835 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Albany, New York
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Clinical Laboratory Science (0644)
Announcement
CBTE-13102956-27-DM

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