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Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Ancillary Testing Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This job is for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist who oversees ancillary testing, which means lab tests done outside the main laboratory, at the Dallas VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. It is part of the VA North Texas Health Care System within the Veterans Health Administration. The role provides oversight for all point-of-care testing sites and is a full-time, non-remote job with one vacancy.

1 vacancy

It may close early. This job may close once 50 applications are received, which can be before the closing date.

Can you apply?

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

  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. The clarification says the job is open to current permanent VA employees, current permanent employees of other federal agencies, and all U.S. citizens.

What you would do

  • Develop policies and procedures for procurement and service needs of ancillary testing.
  • Keep federal lab licenses (CLIA) current for off-site clinics.
  • Evaluate testing sites to check daily compliance with protocols and guidelines.
  • Make sure each site joins proficiency testing, which checks lab accuracy.
  • Write procedures, technical bulletins, and training materials for staff.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: 1 year of experience at the GS-11 level (the grade just below this one), such as developing ancillary testing policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and evaluating testing instruments and validation studies.

With education: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is a basic requirement. Education is not listed as a replacement for experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Generalist certification as an MLS from ASCP BOC or AMT, or generalist certification as an MT from ASCP BOR or AMT, or categorical or specialist certification from ASCP or AMT

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • Professional certification, if it applies to you
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • DD-214 if it applies to you

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application and documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Include a transcript with your application if you use education to qualify, since it is required in that case.
  • Describe your past work with dates and specific duties that match GS-11 level tasks, because the agency will verify your experience.
  • Confirm your certification is one of the ASCP or AMT options listed, since certification is a basic requirement.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with rotating weekends and holidays. No travel required.

Incentives and relocation: No sign-on bonus or relocation assistance is authorized. The announcement lists a child care subsidy and paid parental leave as benefits.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in spoken and written English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Complete online onboarding and show acceptable ID (non-REAL ID licenses not accepted after May 7, 2025)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Physical demands include standing, walking, and bending for 2 to 8 hours

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
$99,532 – $129,394 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Dallas, Texas
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
CAZM-13103860-27-CRW

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