Clinical Lab Scientist (Technical Specialist)

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

• This Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Technical Specialist) position is in the Pathology and Laboratory Service at the Leeds, MA VA Medical Center. This position is a full-time at 40 hours per week. The duties of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Technical Specialist) GS-12 include but are not limited to: Providing expert authoritative advice and consultation for more markedly difficult, complex, unique and/or emerging tests that require special knowledge, including; molecular pathology, gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy, and flow cytometry. Advising all organizational levels on various aspects of specialized testing, including appropriateness that takes into consideration clinical context. Advising on alternate testing to overcome ambiguities in the clinical diagnoses and analyzes emerging trends and technology to adopt appropriate methods and testing. Developing policies, precedents, regulatory, licensing, and accrediting requirements to establish, monitor, and maintain the specialized testing. Conducting training and competency assessment of staff and students within the area assigned. Working independently, given freedom of action under the general guidance of a pathologist or other laboratory practitioner. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: F08018 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN1EDRPSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized at supervisor discretion. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Notifications: This position is covered by special salary rate. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position, title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (competitive or excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. Selectee will be required to complete additional forms to proceed with employment process.

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