The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) is 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.
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) within the Finger Lakes VA Healthcare System Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PLMS), Bath VAMC. The incumbent functions as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (formerly Medical Technologist) and is required to rotate within the clinical laboratory departments (chemistry, molecular biology, coagulation, hematology, immunology, serology, urinalysis, and reference lab testing, etc.) on an as needed basis.
The Incumbent will also work off hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as priorities demonstrate a need. The incumbent also provides support throughout the clinical and patient care areas of the medical center involved with the PLMS. The incumbent performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technician occupation.
In addition, performs advanced moderate and high complexity laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles using a comprehensive knowledge of professional medical technology/clinical laboratory science principles, practices, concepts, and theories providing for sound independent work. Performs testing by being able to interpret and apply complex written instructions.
Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines for routine and urgent testing. Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis, considering physiologic processes and requirements. Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and perform preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction and troubleshoots deviations to maintain optimal operating conditions and accuracy of test results. Uses independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday: 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm with rotating weekends and holidays. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 11914F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
Joseph.Wittmann@va.gov · 914-737-4400 X203425
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $82570 – $107347/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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