Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Evening Shift)

This position is eligible for theEducation Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibilityrequirements 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 VHAEducation Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.Duties may include, but are not limited to: Performs a broad range of standard, advanced, and complex laboratory procedures, recognizes deviations from expected results, analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles, and recognizes and communicates predefined critical results to appropriate staff. Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens, understands specimenrequirements, and accounts for physiologic processes that may affect specimen analysis. Maintains laboratory equipment and documents maintenance according to laboratory policies and procedures. Performs instrument calibrations and repairs, provides preventive maintenance, identifies instrument malfunctions, and documents and resolves deviations of instrument performance. Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace. Prepares reports, maintains records, administrative information, prepares and presents work related information to supervisor. Research qualitative and quantitative methods in the appropriate laboratory specialty area. Performs statistical analysis on quality control and quality assurance monitors. Performs qualitative and quantitative moderate and complex testing methods in all the assigned laboratory specialty areas. Is responsible for coordination of training in the methods and techniques of the appropriate laboratory specialty areas. Is responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation. Maintains and calibrates instrumentation and equipment to ensure correct performance. Troubleshoots instrumentation and equipment problems during the shift to ensure uninterrupted testing. Is responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation. Is responsible for evaluation of new and evolving developments in laboratory instrumentation and automation. Performs all assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner. Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CAP, FDA, JC, AABB, and OSHA. Coordinates quality control activities with the supervisor. Coordinates proficiency program for the appropriate laboratory specialty. Acts as a liaison to other departments of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty area. Performs other related duties as assigned.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:30pm - 12:00am (Rotating Weekends and Holidays) Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This i