Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist

## Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (GS-12)

Join our team as a Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist, where you will lead and manage complex laboratory operations at a VA facility. This role combines advanced technical expertise with significant supervisory responsibilities, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

### Key Responsibilities

• **Leadership & Supervision:**

* Plan, direct, and assess the work of subordinate staff, including performance evaluations, selections, and disciplinary actions. * Ensure staff orientation, training, competency, and continuing education requirements are met. * Establish and monitor pre-analytical processes and overall quality management programs. * Develop and implement laboratory policies, procedures, performance standards, and functional statements. * Manage fiscal matters, forecast resource needs, and administer the allocated budget. * Maintain interdepartmental relations to support medical center goals.

• **Technical & Operational Oversight:**

* Independently manage day-to-day laboratory operations across various specialties (e.g., chemistry, microbiology, hematology, immunology). * Develop, perform, evaluate, interpret, correlate, and validate the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results. * Conduct quality control, routine instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting. * Correlate abnormal lab data with pathological states, determining validity and need for additional tests. * Lead specific projects such as laboratory safety, analyzer specialization, quality control, supply management, or competency assessment programs.

### Qualifications

• **Citizenship & Language:** U.S. Citizenship and proficiency in spoken and written English.
• **Education:** Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related science (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology).
• **Certification:** Generalist certification as an MLS (ASCP BOC or AMT) or MT (ASCP BOR or AMT).
• **Experience:** One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, directly related to the position.

### Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, state, and laboratory accrediting agency laws and regulations.
• Expertise in laboratory quality management principles and procedures.
• Strong understanding of clinical laboratory technology concepts, principles, and operations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including interpersonal relations and conflict resolution.
• Ability to perform a full range of supervisory duties, including staff assignment, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Ability to plan, organize, set goals, and conduct studies on technical and administrative problems.
• Proficiency in managing fiscal matters and administering budgets.

### Physical Requirements

This role involves intermittent moderate lifting (15-44 lbs), light carrying, extensive use of fingers and hands, walking/standing for up to 4 hours, repeated bending, stooping, and kneeling. Requires ability to distinguish colors, near vision, hearing (aid permitted), high cognitive function in a fast-paced environment, emotional stability, and the ability to wear personal protective equipment. Shift rotation may be required.