This position is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist assigned to the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service in Martinsburg, WV, VAMC.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Recognizes and defines testing problems and evaluated methods for solution. Evaluates, guides, or implements possible alternative approaches to standard methods. Evaluates procedures to determine the suitability of specimens for analysis, and requests new specimen if the initial specimen is determined to be unusable.
Prepares specimens for analysis ensuring that physiological properties are maintained. Performs phlebotomy as needed for request laboratory tests Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of non-routine and specialized test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols.
Identifies control samples appropriate to monitor assays/procedures; establishes protocols for evaluating control sample value and defines action to be taken when control sample is outside limits. Creates, uses, or modifies logic schema to determine corrective actions for problems. Writes laboratory reports identifying sample and stating method and results, and reports results to the apprprirate individual.
Performs all routine and special procedures including accessioning, grossing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, and special stains to support the Anatomic Pathology Section as needed. Obtain data in accordance with establish procedures. Develops instructions for converting from manual to automated testing systems. Maintains a professional currency through formal education and professional training and networking Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Overnight; 10hr or 12 hr shifts Compressed: Available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorize 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 25182-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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.
NOTE: Possession of a certification identified in 4c above automatically determines the foreign education as creditable and no further documentation or proof of equivalency is needed. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
javay.holmes@va.gov · 202-745-8000 X52326
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $67892 – $130627/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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