Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Fayetteville, Arkansas

Salary Range: $113165 - $147118 Per Year

Job Summary: 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.

Major Duties:

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but not limited to: Assures that all specimens are processed, tested and results verified and released in a timely and efficient manner with a minimal of errors. Is knowledgeable and participates in specimen procurement for all specimen types within their section. Reviews results for correctness as required by the accreditation body, directs involved techs in the correction of errors, and notifies attending physicians. Provides technical guidance to lower graded personnel when quality control or instrument problems occur. Assists and resolves issues that may occur during specimen procurement. Designs and prepares appropriate instrument maintenance logs, reviews these logs monthly, and assures that proper routine maintenance is being done by techs. Writes and updates or supervises the writing and updates of procedure manuals in evening/night shifts. Evaluates and implements the use of new methodologies and instrumentation in the identified sections. Trains/directs the training of lower grade technicians/technologists in the use of new procedures and instrumentation in the identified Sections. Serves as mentor and trainer for new staff members and students from affiliated training programs on areas of expertise. Works as a technologist as needed and accomplishes duties specifically assigned to the CLS in the sections supervised. Performs as needed all manual and automated tests applicable to Evening/Night Shifts outlined in the procedure manuals and the automated tests accomplished on the respective pieces of laboratory testing equipment located in each Section. Calibrates, standardizes, and adjusts instruments; verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks; and identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs. Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and reagents for the efficient operation of assigned Sections. Position may require the incumbent to maintain a government credit card for routine or emergency purchases and if required to maintain a credit card and comply with all Federal Acquisition Regulations. Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and assay procedures; correlates quantitative data with patient data, to verify results; performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results; and recognizes abnormal results which require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly. Works off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as priorities show a need Responsible for maintaining the laboratory work area in a clean and safe environment.. Ensures adherence to all mandatory continuing education hours, training modules, and additional educational requirements set by the facility, while verifying compliance among all supervised staff. Obtains and maintains current CPR certification by established standards. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm or 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, with rotating holidays. Occasional weekend cover may be needed. Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact jennifer.isbell-gross@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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 Telework: ad-hoc authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 564-01388-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): not authorized

Qualifications: Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. 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. Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. Graduates of foreign baccalaureate degree programs meet the educational requirements if they meet either of the following:(1) Foreign transcripts are evaluated by an acceptable evaluation agency, and the degree is found to be equivalent to a NAACLS-approved U.S. clinical laboratory science degree program. OR(2) The applicant submits a letter from ASCP BOC or AMT stating the individual is eligible to take the certification examination. Grade Determinations: Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist, GS-12. Experience. 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower GS 11 grade level is required for all GS-12 assignments. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (A) Knowledge of Federal and state laws and regulations and laboratory accrediting agency regulatory requirements sufficient to develop plans and procedures for the laboratory. (B) Knowledge of laboratory quality management procedures and principles sufficient to establish and monitor a laboratory quality management program and/or the education and training of laboratory staff. (C) Knowledge of concepts, principles, and methods of clinical laboratory technology and operations. (D) Skill in applying leadership principles such as interpersonal relations and conflict resolution. (E) Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties, which includes responsibility for assignment of work, performance evaluations, selection of staff, recommendation of awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions. (F) Ability to plan, organize, set short and/or long-term goals, and conduct studies on technical and administrative problems including personnel shortages, organizational structure, and new technology. (G) Ability to manage fiscal matters, forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer the allocated budget. Preferred Experience: Possess experience consisting of supervisory duties, training, managing or leading others. 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: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, puling, and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment. Work Environment: The work involves regular and recurring exposure to potentially irritating and volatile organic solutions and infections materials. Adherence to safety and universal precautions and use of protective gear such as laboratory coats, fume hoods, safety goggles and gloves are required to reduce occupational risk factors. Work is performed in a laboratory setting; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.

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/12912454. 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