Supervisory Medical Laboratory Technician (Phlebotomy)

What you would do

• Supervise technicians, lab assistants and phlebotomists in the laboratory.
• Ensure the lab follows accreditation and regulatory requirements; prepare for inspections.
• Develop policies, procedures and performance standards; manage document control.
• Orient and assess the competency of assigned staff.
• Perform routine and complex lab testing in areas such as chemistry and blood bank.
• Collect blood and urine specimens from patients, including drawing blood.

Do you qualify for GS-8?

With experience: You need one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. You must also show skills in interpersonal relations and conflict resolution, developing training plans, full supervisory duties such as assigning work and evaluating staff, and developing new test procedures.

With education: You must meet the education requirements for MLT certification. Only education from schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body counts. Graduates of foreign MLT programs qualify if they hold a current certification.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Current MLT certification from ASCP Board of Certification or ASCP Board of Registry, American Medical Technologists, or American Association of Bioanalysts.
• Non-certified applicants who meet other requirements may get a temporary appointment of up to two years as a graduate MLT, but certification is required above the full performance level.

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume
• Transcript, if you use education to qualify
• Professional certification, if it applies to you
• DD-214, if you claim veterans' preference
• SF-50, if you are a current or former federal employee
• Disability letter (Schedule A or VA), if it applies to you

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications. The VA will verify your application and resume and will not assume facts about your experience, so be clear and specific. Missing required information may result in an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.

Tips for this job:

• Describe your experience in specific detail, including supervisory duties, because the VA will not make assumptions.
• If you use education to qualify, upload your transcript and list only accredited schools.
• Make sure your MLT certification is current now, because pending certification means you cannot be hired yet.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm. Generalist technicians may also work off-hours, weekends and holidays when priorities call for it.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized, including sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizenship required to apply
• 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
• Pre-employment physical evaluation
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
• REAL ID-compliant ID needed for onboarding; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted since May 7, 2025
• 1 or 2-year trial period
• Must keep certification; losing it can lead to removal from MLT duties or separation

Job details

Salary

$55,882 – $72,644 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-8 · General Schedule

Location

Syracuse, New York

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Openings

1

Security clearance

Other

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

Yes

Occupation

Medical Technician (0645)

Announcement

CBTE-13102948-27-JW