Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

About this role

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Certification. Candidates must meet one of the certification options below. (a)Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT. (b)Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT. (c)Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT. Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S.must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S.program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreigneducational credentials.

Graduates of foreign baccalaureate degree programsmeet the educational requirements if they meet either of the following: (1)Foreign transcripts are evaluated by an acceptable evaluation agency, andthe degree is found to be equivalent to a NAACLS-approved U.S. clinicallaboratory science degree program.OR (2)The applicant submits a letter from ASCP BOC or AMT stating theindividual is eligible to take the certification examination.

English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken andwritten English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist, GS-12 Experience.

1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level is required for all GS-12 assignments. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (A)Knowledge of medical technology applicable to a wide range of duties to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of clinical laboratory practice. (B)Skill to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratoryinstrumentation.