Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator)

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator)
• Work schedule: 7:45 am – 4:30 pm
• Telework: Not authorized (not a virtual position)

Description

Oversee and coordinate ancillary testing programs outside the main laboratory, including developing policies and procedures for procurement and service requirements for off-site testing. Provide authoritative technical expertise for training, troubleshooting, quality assessment, instrument evaluation, validation studies, and corrective actions while ensuring accreditation and regulatory compliance for patient testing and results/proficiency reporting. Monitor performance improvement initiatives and evaluate daily compliance with established protocols across ancillary testing sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend policies and procedures for ancillary testing procurement and service requirements, including maintenance of required CUA licenses for off-site facilities
• Identify ancillary testing needs with clinical leadership, analyze trends and technology, and adopt appropriate methods
• Provide technical expert guidance, training, troubleshooting, quality assessment, and program consultation
• Create technical bulletins, procedures, and training materials
• Ensure accreditation and compliance for patient testing, results reporting, and proficiency testing
• Monitor and report continuous performance improvement; evaluate day-to-day compliance
• Identify and resolve issues in complex data related to ancillary testing program management
• Perform and evaluate instrument work, validation studies, and recommend policy/protocol changes to address deficiencies
• Develop and implement corrective actions; coordinate inventory, supply acquisition, and contracts
• Train and evaluate competency of ancillary testing users and ensure prompt, accurate results reporting

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Valid general certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP BOC or AMT) or Medical Technologist (ASCP BOR or AMT) or categorical/specialist certification by ASCP or AMT; must be maintained for employment
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
• Complete required pre-employment onboarding and documentation
• Pass pre-employment urinalysis (for testing-designated positions); refusal results in denial of employment
• Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation required
• Serve a 1- or 2-year trial period; employment continues only with written certification that continued employment advances the public interest

Benefits

Comprehensive federal benefits package (eligibility depends on position type).