Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (serves as Laboratory Manager)

• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm

Description

The Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist provides laboratory management and full supervisory responsibilities, including planning, directing, and assessing subordinate staff. The role requires regulatory and quality oversight for clinical laboratory operations and subject matter expertise in laboratory medicine, research, and new techniques. Responsibilities include staff training oversight, quality assurance and performance improvement programs, and management of resources, inventory, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory, licensing, and accrediting requirements governing clinical laboratory operations and apply it to planning, implementing, and monitoring laboratory programs

• Supervise and oversee ATC/LIM/Lead CLS, Lead CLS, Clinical Laboratory Scientists, and Medical Technicians

• Establish and administer time and attendance policy; certify leave requests and timecards

• Oversee staff training, competency, and retraining activities

• Provide guidance as a subject matter expert on laboratory medicine, research, agency policies, and new techniques/procedures

• Develop guidelines and establish and maintain quality assurance and performance improvement programs

• Consult with local and network affiliated officials

• Oversee installation and operation of ancillary testing and computer system functions

• Develop and manage program budget and resource usage, inventory, acquisition, and contracting

• Assist and participate in educational programs affiliated with institutions training laboratory and related medical professionals

• Represent the laboratory at appropriate medical center, VISN, and national committee meetings

• Communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service (verbal and written)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Pass pre-employment physical examination

• Complete online onboarding and required pre-employment documentation

• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

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

• Certification as specified by ASCP/AMT for MLS/MT generalist or appropriate categorical/specialist certifications

• For GS-13 supervisory placement: meet grade criteria including 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade and full supervisory responsibility in a qualifying laboratory environment

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal/state lab laws and regulations and accrediting/regulatory requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory quality management principles and ability to establish/monitor quality programs and staff education/training

• Interpersonal relations and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to perform full supervisory duties (assignment of work, evaluations, selection, awards/advancements, and disciplinary actions)

• Ability to analyze organizational/technical/administrative problems and implement solutions for efficient laboratory operation

• Ability to manage fiscal matters and administer the allocated budget

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annual paid time per year (including annual leave, sick leave, and Federal holidays)

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

• Child care subsidy: may be available after 60 days for eligible employees (income-based; capped at a monthly maximum)

• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K (up to 5% contributions)

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options

• Telework: not available

• Virtual: not a virtual position