Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:00 pm–8:30 pm with alternating weekends and holidays; rotation across laboratory departments as needed

Description

This position is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (formerly Medical Technologist) in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The CLS performs a broad range of laboratory procedures and advanced moderate- and high-complexity testing across specialties such as chemistry, molecular biology, coagulation, hematology, immunology, serology, urinalysis, and reference lab testing, with support for clinical and patient care areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technician occupation and advanced moderate/high complexity procedures

• Recognize deviations from expected results, analyze and correct problems using scientific principles, and work independently

• Interpret and apply complex written instructions; organize work and set priorities to meet routine and urgent deadlines

• Evaluate and resolve issues related to biological specimen collection and processing

• Use, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment to maintain accuracy

• Analyze and interpret laboratory results using independent technical judgment

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university

• Certification: meet one of the specified generalist or categorical/specialist certification options (ASCP/AMT) applicable to the CLS position

• Proficient in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation; complete pre-employment onboarding and identification requirements

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation

• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Serve a 1–2-year trial period as a condition of employment

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid time off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)

• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy eligibility after 60 days of employment (income-based)

• Retirement: traditional federal pension and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions

• Federal insurance options (health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care)

• Additional annual leave accrual credit may apply based on prior work experience or military service