Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Camp Lejeune, NC

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with Camp Lejeune Transfusion Services at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. It is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for a competitive-service position. Recruitment or relocation incentives and advanced in-hire may be authorized.

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs specialized, technically demanding laboratory tests; reviews quality-control and quality-assurance data; identifies and resolves quality-assurance problems; and evaluates and maintains documentation for regulatory compliance. The role also includes manufacturing blood products under Current Good Manufacturing Practices, inventorying and shipping blood products, reviewing donor and manufacturing records, and training and mentoring junior technicians and other staff. The incumbent assists military and civilian supervisors with related functions as required.

The position requires rotating shifts to provide coverage during evenings, weekends, holidays, and special situations. On-call work during irregular hours may also be required. Conditions include background and credit checks, drug testing, eligibility for a Secret security clearance, required certifications and immunizations, tuberculosis testing, and pre-employment and annual physical examinations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet one of the stated basic education or education-and-experience pathways: qualifying bachelor's or graduate degree and accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program; an approved four-year course including a 12-month medical technology program; or qualifying degree and coursework combined with five years of full-time acceptable clinical laboratory experience.
• Have one year of specialized experience performing testing, maintaining instruments, and monitoring quality control in a clinical laboratory; alternatively, qualify with a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Pass required suitability/background investigation, credit check, pre-employment screening, and drug testing, including urinalysis before appointment.
• Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless medically or religiously exempt, and complete required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
• Complete required tuberculosis testing and pre-employment and annual physical examinations.
• Be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Work rotating shifts and, as required, on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
• Possess a current state license if licensing is required in the state where the laboratory is located.
• Provide evaluated equivalency documentation for foreign education used to meet qualification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist from ASCP, AMT, or another comparable board or registry is preferred.
• Experience in blood donor or transfusion services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized and technically demanding tests requiring concentrated effort and experience.
• Review daily quality-control and quality-assurance data and recognize and resolve quality-assurance problems.
• Evaluate and maintain documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Train and mentor junior technicians and other staff members.
• Manufacture blood products in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Manage inventory and shipping of blood products.
• Review donor and manufacturing records in accordance with Food and Drug Administration and Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies requirements.
• Assist military and civilian supervisors with other related functions as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level