Clinical Laboratory Scientist

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Major duties include but are not limited to: Evaluates the suitability of specimen/s for analysis, requesting new specimen/s if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring that the physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained. Assigns priority to test requests and executes them expeditiously for use in critical are situations. Performs steps of analysis for a full range of standards, routine, and specialized tests including instrument maintenance and performance checks. Identifies and documents as appropriate instrument malfunctions and/or unacceptable test system performance by analyzing and interpreting instrument function checks, calibration data, and quality control data. Conducts quality control/assurance procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control/assurance reports and adheres to established quality control guidelines. Reviews completed work for clerical errors and unusual or unlikely results; checks possible sources of analytical error and related lab data or other information and determines the course of action to be taken to verify results in conjunction with more experienced staff as needed. Investigate problems/incompatibilities to determine the appropriate solution when departure from normal operating procedures is required in conjunction with more experienced staff as needed. Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for the editing and verification of the results recorded into the computer system. Communicate effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member, even under difficult conditions, fostering a professional, courteous, and effective manner of communication appropriate to the situation, including giving general direction and guidance. Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers, patients, and others). Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, and specific factors, which influence test results. Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace. Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines. Provides training of new employees and students. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm, with rotating weekends and holidays. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhavisn23edrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. QUALIFICATIO

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? Welcome to the Heartland of America and the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. The Omaha metro area includes Omaha, Nebraska; Council Bluffs, Iowa; and several suburbs, with a total population of 1 million. Omaha's cost of living is 9% lower than the US average and the Nebraska unemployment rate is 3%, below the US average of 4.1%. A 2025 Coworking Cafe study ranked Omaha #3 among the best U.S. cities for work-life balance, highlighting its affordability, strong job market, and community-focused lifestyle. The U.S. News and World Report 2025 Hottest U.S. Housing Markets study listed Omaha as #1 - housing prices are 38% lower than the national ave