Clinical Laboratory Scientist

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will perform advanced diagnostic testing and ensure high-quality laboratory operations.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Execute high-complexity patient testing across various clinical pathology services (e.g., chemistry, hematology, immunology, serology, coagulation, urinalysis, flow cytometry).
• Perform differentials on blood and body fluids.
• Establish and monitor quality controls for laboratory assays.
• Troubleshoot and conduct maintenance on testing instrumentation.
• Participate in proficiency testing to maintain national accreditation standards.
• *Qualifications:**
• *Basic Requirement (one of the following):**
• Bachelor's or higher degree in biological science, chemistry, or mathematics, plus successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) program.
• A 4-year course of study including 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program approved by a recognized accrediting organization.
• Bachelor's or higher degree with specific science coursework (16 sem. hrs. Biological Science, 16 sem. hrs. Chemistry, 1 sem. hr. Math) and five years of full-time acceptable clinical laboratory experience across multiple specialties (Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology, Urinalysis/Body Fluids).
• *Specialized Experience:**
• One year of experience performing high-complexity patient testing within a Clinical Pathology Service/Core Laboratory, including quality control, instrument maintenance, and proficiency testing.

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (or 3 full years of progressively higher graduate education) in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• A combination of qualifying education and experience may also be accepted.
• *Preferred Certification:**
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/CLS) by ASCP, AMT, or a comparable board/registry is preferred.
• *Eligibility:**
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Note: Current federal employees in the 0644 occupational series continuously employed since September 27, 2017, may be exempt from the basic education/experience requirements.*