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About the position
This position is a federal role that requires applicants to demonstrate sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties associated with the job. The hiring manager has the flexibility to consider applicants who are actively completing a required professional training program, provided they expect to complete it within six months of applying. The basic educational requirement includes a Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited institution with courses in biological science, chemistry, and mathematics, along with completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by a recognized body. Alternatively, applicants may qualify through a full four-year course of study in medical technology or a combination of education and experience in clinical laboratory work. Specialized experience is required for different grade levels (GS-07, GS-09, GS-11), with specific examples of tasks and responsibilities outlined for each level.
Responsibilities
- Conduct basic chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis testing per published procedures.
- Follow established procedures to perform quality control.
- Use basic lab equipment/instruments such as microscope, centrifuge, and analyzers.
- Perform specimen collection and phlebotomy procedures.
- Conduct and evaluate molecular diagnostics testing in support of national public health reporting.
- Review, evaluate, and advise on new laboratory testing to support clinical needs.
- Evaluate methods to meet the requirements of particular testing situations.
- Plan, implement, or monitor healthcare or laboratory programs/services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university.
- Courses in biological science, chemistry, and mathematics.
- Completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by NAACLS.
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
- Certification/licensure as a medical technologist is preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency, or industrial medical laboratory.
- Teaching, test development, or medical research program experience.
- Advanced understanding of current scientific research and industry standards.
