Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Manager)

Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Manager)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Columbia, Missouri

Salary Range: $117712 - $153027 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 eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period(one to five years)are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Major Duties:

• Duties are but not limited to: Directly supervises the GS-12 Ancillary Testing Coordinator, GS-12 Laboratory Information Manager and a minimum of four GS 11 Supervisory Technologists. Manages a staff of more than 40 employees in Blood Bank, Immunology, Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Point of Care, Morgue/Frozen section, specimen processing and phlebotomy. Develops new or modified work methods, organizational structures, records and files, management processes, staffing patterns, etc., to improve efficiency. Manages all operations in the clinical laboratory, operating room frozen section room and the morgue addressing work assignments, planning and coordination of staff coverage and services. Serves as a Contract Officer Representative for a minimum of 18 contracts. Coordinates a Sharing Agreement Contract with our affiliate, the University of Missouri Pathology Department, addressing concerns on a regular basis. Authorized as control point official with responsibility for oversight of Pathology control point clerks and officials to appropriately manage the Pathology budget. Authorized as timecard official with responsibility for timeliness and accuracy of Pathology staff timekeeping. Serves as alternate timecard approver for other hospital services. Serves as the Equipment Inventory Official for Pathology and as a Report of Survey Official. Manages and monitors all property and equipment located in the Pathology department. Requests equipment using routine and emergency processes as required. Serves as the hospital laboratory consultant, communicates, both orally and in writing, on technical information with a wide variety of individuals including senior VHA managers in the medical center, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) level staff, and VHA Central Office staff, working collaboratively to meet objectives and goals. Solves complex problems related to laboratory testing, management and staffing, cooperating with other hospital departments and contracting. Interprets and provides technical guidance on agency policies and procedures to Pathology staff. Develops lab guidelines based on accrediting and agency guides and integrates new techniques and procedures into laboratory programs. Establishes a laboratory quality management program based on accreditation and local/national VA guidance and ensures monitoring of components and customer feedback. Assures compliance with all regulatory agencies (College of American Pathologists, The Joint Commission, American Association of Blood Banks, etc.) Develops a Laboratory Business Plan to include budget, staffing, IT/clinical equipment, space, furniture needs; continually monitors the laboratory budget assuring that funding is adequate, and requests additional funds as required. Provides leadership and guidance to lab supervisors on Human Resources guidelines. Works collaboratively with HR; initiates disciplinary, recruitment, award actions; prepares recruitment documents; interviews candidates and justifies selections. Plans and executes short- and long-range goals/programs using project management skills. Assists with educational training programs for the laboratory staff and hospital medical staff. Develops position descriptions, functional statements and performance plans Writes performance appraisals for direct subordinates, reviews and approves performance ratings for all lab staff Works off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as priorities demonstrate a need. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn15edrp@va.gov , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualifications: Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: GS-13 (1) General. For all GS-13 assignments above the FPL, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety, and be performed by the CLS at least 25% of the time. Candidates at this grade level are in one of the following assignments. (2) Experience. 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) is required for all GS-13 assignments. AND Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of regulatory, licensing, accrediting agency requirements and statutes governing clinical laboratory operations used in planning, implementing, and monitoring laboratory programs and services. (b) Skill in problem solving and applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to measure and improve program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity. (c) Skill to develop new or modified work methods, organizational structures, records and files, management processes, and staffing patterns. (d) Skill in administrative management such as budgeting, contracting, procurement, and property management in accordance with VHA regulations. (e) Ability to balance administrative and clinical functions to coordinate and manage programs and resources. (f) Ability to plan and execute short-range and long-range programs and/or goals through project management and tactical/strategic planning. (g) Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, technical information with a wide variety of individuals including senior managers in a medical center or health care setting or higher-level managers in regional or national offices (for example, VISN-level staff and VHA Central Office staff). Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13.

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 05/18/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12956561. 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: 2026-05-18