Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Third Shift

Summary The incumbent serves as a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) on Evening/Nights within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, performing key duties in the clinical laboratory. This is considered the full performance level for nonsupervisory positions. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Oversees the day-to-day bench assignments and daily work activities, so that staff is utilized in an effective manner to meet workload needs. Acts as the shift supervisor in the supervisor's absence. Coordinates inter-lab proficiency and competency assessments. Establishes a preventive maintenance program for all instruments. Calibrates or standardizes equipment, troubleshoots malfunctions, and makes simple repairs or identifies need for external services. Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace. Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions. Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors which influence test results. Participates in the performance of quality assurance programs, such as College of American Pathologist or other regulatory agencies in order to maintain accreditation, corrects deficiencies promptly and modifies instruments and methods to conform and keep laboratory standards at a high level. Maintains quality control records; collates and reviews all monthly QC for peer group evaluation, performs all preliminary reviews of all QC, maintenance, and corrective action lags before submitting to Supervisor for review and signature. Maintains current knowledge and answers questions of other employees as it relates to procedures, policies and directives Performs tests in Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, lmmunochemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology and Urinalysis based on staffing patterns and as directed by the Supervisor and/or Laboratory Manager. Follows prescribed procedures, performs any tests in the unit to which Incumbent is temporarily or permanently assigned. Obtains blood samples by venipuncture or dermal puncture. Work Schedule: 11:30 pm - 8:00 am Monday - Friday with rotating weekends and holidays. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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 Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 94170-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-03-31