Job Details
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
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| Type: | Federal |
| Salary Range: | Per Year |
| Open Period: | 5/6/2024 to 12/31/2024 |
| Summary: | To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Medical Technologist Series 0644 (opm.gov) In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-7: 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5. Examples of specialized experience for GS-7: assist senior technologist in preparing reagents; assist with performance of routine laboratory tests; follow procedures to ensure quality control; and use basic laboratory equipment and instruments. GS-9: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7. Examples of specialized experience for GS-9: perform procedures of a routine and complex nature in all clinical laboratory sections; standardize and/or calibrate section instruments; prepare reagents and controls; maintain quality control; perform analysis which is reviewed by senior staff; perform electronic standardization procedures for laboratory instrumentation function. GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9. Examples of specialized experience for GS-11: Monitor routine tests, perform specialized tests and/or non-routine procedures; identify and resolve inconsistent test results; perform complex and unusual tests in areas of microbiology AST, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), whole blood cellular component and blood bank; report test result and consult with physician; develop backup analysis procedures during instrument malfunction with input from medical staff; collect data from lab testing for quality improvement evaluation. NOTE: Education and experience may be combined for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. |
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| Announcement #: | IHS-24-BI-12410178-DE |
| Get Details & Apply: | https://www.usajobs.gov:443/GetJob/ViewDetails/790145100?PostingChannelID= |
