Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Qualifications
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This position may be covered by a Bargaining Unit. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
A service agreement will be required. This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance. On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
Position may be subject to rotating shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
Major Duties
Duty details are available on the full USAJobs announcement.
Conditions of Employment
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Clinical Laboratory Scientist Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Performs general laboratory tests - Conduct routine, well-defined clinical tasks (chemistry, microbiology, hematology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, etc.) using manual and automated techniques to support patient diagnosis and treatment. Ensure quality assurance and control - Perform and document quality control procedures on all equipment, reagents and other products; maintains records as required by policy and accrediting standards. Implement laboratory procedures - Prepare specimens for analysis; evaluate requested procedures to determine suitability of specimens; follows instructions to calibrate or standardize laboratory instruments, and prepare required reagents and media.
Provide technical support - Assist laboratory personnel in the performance of duties and learning new functions in order to develop and maintain laboratory skills. Maintain laboratory operations and compliance - Observes safety and infection control requirements to contribute to health, safety, and accreditation policies.
How to Apply
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