Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Indian Health Service • Clinton, OK

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About The Position

This position is a federal role that requires candidates to demonstrate sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties associated with the job. Experience can include both paid and unpaid work, including volunteer service through National Service programs and other organizations. Candidates must clearly outline their duties and responsibilities in their resume, including the total number of hours worked per week. The position requires a Bachelor's or higher degree in biological science, chemistry, and mathematics, along with completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program. Alternatively, candidates may qualify with a 4-year course of study in medical technology or equivalent experience in clinical laboratory settings. Certification as a medical technologist is also preferred. The job encompasses various areas of clinical laboratory science, including microbiology, clinical chemistry, and hematology, among others. This is an open continuous announcement, meaning applicants will be referred as vacancies arise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college/university.
• Courses in biological science, chemistry, and mathematics.
• Completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by NAACLS.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Certification as a medical technologist is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids.
• Graduate-level education in medical technology or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technologists in preparing reagents.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Ensure quality control procedures are followed.
• Use basic lab equipment and instruments.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Process patient samples and conduct analysis.
• Maintain section records.
• Recognize unusual or unexpected test results.
• Calculate results using statistical and analytical formulas.
• Operate complex clinical analyzers.
• Provide training to junior and generalist technologists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees