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Lead Histopathology Technologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Lead Histopathology Technologist job at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan, run by the Veterans Health Administration. The job requires a histotechnologist (HTL) certification and the application closes 11/02/2026 at 11:59 PM ET.

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.

The job is open to the public. The announcement says you must be a U.S. citizen to apply, but it also says non-citizens may be appointed if qualified citizens cannot be found.

What you would do

  • Perform advanced procedures and analysis of tissue samples.
  • Guide staff in preparing the most difficult specimens.
  • Develop and validate new stain and antibody test protocols.
  • Troubleshoot lab tests and equipment to resolve problems.
  • Make work assignments and balance staff workload.
  • Monitor lab quality control and prepare for inspections.

Do you qualify for GS-11?

With experience: One year of creditable experience at the GS-9 level that is directly related to this job. Experience must be paid or unpaid, including volunteer work.

With education: You can qualify with three full years of graduate education that included a clinical practicum, or with a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in histopathology technology or a directly related field that included a clinical practicum.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Histotechnologist (HTL) certification from the ASCP Board of Certification, which you must currently hold. Board-eligible candidates may get a temporary appointment of up to two years.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume with job title, employer name and location, dates (month/day/year), hours per week, duties, series and grade, and education
  • Transcript showing your name, school name and address, degree received, and date conferred; certificates alone will not be used
  • Proof of your ASCP histotechnologist (HTL) certification
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your questionnaire answers and documents. The VA verifies your application and will not assume experience that is not clearly described, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your transcript shows your name, the school's full address, the degree, and the date conferred.
  • Your resume must list dates in month/day/year format and hours worked per week for each job.
  • Submit your complete package and questionnaire by 11:59 PM ET on 11/02/2026, since you are responsible for meeting the deadline.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. The schedule may change based on agency needs.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required to apply
  • Drug test before appointment
  • Selective Service registration required 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
  • Acceptable ID needed; non-REAL ID driver's licenses not accepted after May 7, 2025
  • Loss of required certification may lead to removal from the job
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Intermittent lifting of 15 to 44 pounds; standing and walking up to 4 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
$90,589 – $117,772 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
General Health Science (0601)
Announcement
CBSR-13093851-27-MG

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