Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Education Coordinator)

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Education Coordinator)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Hines, Illinois

Salary Range: $109770 - $142704 Per Year

Job Summary: This Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Education Coordinator position is located at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, 5000 S 5th Ave, Hines, IL 60141.

Major Duties:

• The Clinical Laboratory Specialist (CLS) provides authoritative representation and interaction with a cooperating consortium, affiliated universities, colleges, resource organizations, and state and/or federal officials to coordinate program goals, objectives, and policies. The CLS coordinates and administers clinical training programs for medical technology students, facility staff, and others assigned for medical technology training. The CLS designs, teaches, and evaluates the training programs in areas they are proficient. The CLS acts as the clinical education coordinator responsible for organization of all educational activities and relationships with external clinical laboratory education programs. The CLS may serve on curriculum or admission committees of the affiliated colleges. The CLS coordinates and administers clinical training programs for medical technology training, including formal in service and continuing education programs for staff. Major Duties: Develops policies, recommends policies, and directs a formal educational program. Plans and conducts programs in course design and teaching techniques for all instructional personnel. Evaluates bench instruction to assure program uniformity and continuity. Trains and evaluates a variety of individuals (medical technology/medical laboratory science students and employees, physicians, residents, nurses) in laboratory medicine. Evaluates activities and recommends policy changes to correct deficiencies and improve the program. Ensures compliance with educational program guidance/regulations in order to maintain accreditation of the program. Analyzes emerging trends and technology and adopts appropriate methods in local programs to meet agency goals. Develops curriculums for program participants. Develop recruitment materials, training materials, evaluation instruments, and other program materials. Prepares affiliate student schedules and arranges lectures with educators/instructors. Maintains student records including attendance, evaluation, progress records and an accurate file of training records for each student for future employment. Provides authoritative representation and interaction with cooperating or affiliated universities or colleges, resource organization, and state and federal officials in order to coordinate program goals, objectives, and policies. Establishes, negotiates, and maintains affiliation agreements. Provides input into budget preparation for the educational program. Maintains the budget for the educational program. Maintains knowledge of and complies with the federal regulations associated with the Clinical Lab Improvement Act of 1988. Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday - Friday; 07:00AM - 3:30PM; including rotating weekends and holidays. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 06377F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Qualifications: Basic Requirements: Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f). Education (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED): A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Certification: Candidates must meet one of the certification options below. (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT. (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT. (c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT Grade Determinations: Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11), which is directly related to the position to be filled. Your experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of medical technology concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to support an educational program for students and continuing education programs for the staff. Knowledge of the education program's affiliation agreements and accreditation requirements. Knowledge of a particular specialty or function such as blood banking or molecular diagnostics, to be recognized as a technical authority for instruction. Knowledge of training methods to conduct continuing education sessions for staff development. The training sessions may be technical in nature or may focus on teaching techniques so that staff can improve their technical skills. Skill in using educational design, development, evaluation techniques, and teaching methods. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is 12. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/30/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912355. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-30