Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) located in the Microbiology department that serves as a technical specialist and provides expert authoritative advice and consultation for more markedly difficult, complex, unique and/or emerging tests that require special knowledge. The Lead CLS facilitates team or unit processes by working in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks, priorities, goals and achievements are coordinated with management. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Lead CLS must have advanced knowledge of specialized and complex subject matter extending beyond the duties of test performance. They have wide latitude for exercising independent judgment. Functions include any combination of those found at the GS-11 grade level for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. For all lead assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Major duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to: Facilitates team or unit processes by working in collaboration with team members or employees to ensure that tasks are completed and team priorities, goals, needs and achievements are coordinated with management. Prepares reports, maintains records, administrative information. Prepares and presents work-related information to supervisor. Researches qualitative and quantitative methods in the appropriate laboratory specialty area. Performs statistical analysis on quality control and quality assurance monitors. Conducts studies and recommends changes to correct deficiencies and improve the specialty area. Designs workflow to accomplish objectives in the clinical specialty area. Responsible for coordination of training in the methods and techniques of the appropriate laboratory specialty area. Writes and revises all Standard Operating Procedure manuals in section. Designs and prepares appropriate instrument maintenance logs, reviews these logs monthly, and assures that proper routine maintenance is being done by technicians/technologists. Reviews all verified results in assigned area (including results from off-hour and weekend shift(s)) to ensure accuracy. Recognizes, responds, and documents errors in a timely manner. Provides guidance for proper corrective action and notifies providers, as appropriate. Performs other duties as needed VA Careers - Clinical Laboratory Scientist: https://youtube.com/embed/EE9c4XkaELoTotal-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Clinical Laboratory Scientist: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Medical-Technologist-Career-Flyer.pdf Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am -4:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays. Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 460-05551-F / Clinical Laboratory Scientist Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Drug Testing: Required QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Foreign Education. To be credit

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