- Position Title
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Hematology Technical Specialist)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- OCA CLIN LAB SCI -0644-GLA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 28, 2025 to Monday, June 30, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Clinical Laboratory Scientist position with the VA. Select the appropriate answer to the following questions based on your level of education and experience that demonstrates you meet the basic requirements for this position.
Basic Requirements
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d)?
2.
Education: Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in medical technology or a directly related science (e.g., laboratory sciences such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, immunology, etc.)? Transcripts must be uploaded.
3.
Certification: Do you possess a current certification as a MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, ASCP, or AMT? Certification must be uploaded.
Grade Level Requirements - Please select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your background and experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
GS-12 Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Hematology Technical Specialist) Experience: Do you posses 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11), which is directly related to the position to be filled? Examples of specialized experience: Exercise independent judgement and responsibility, including organizing and setting priorities with minimal technical supervision. The CLS assesses situations , consider the options, and formulates an appropriate course of action; Conducts quality control and routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshooting.
5.
GS-12 Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Information Manager) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to meeting the specialized experience for the GS-12 level, do you possess the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(1) Knowledge of concepts, principles, and methodology of clinical laboratory technology in relation to laboratory information systems.
(2) Knowledge of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization.
(3) Knowledge of laboratory computer systems sufficient to implement various laboratory associated packages and sustain operation of the laboratory system.
(4) Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for laboratory functions.
(5) Ability to adapt, implement and integrate the use of software to specific laboratory applications and processes, including the use of office automation software.
(6) Ability to independently plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member, and effectively complete assignments.
Please select from the options below that best describe your qualifications:
(1) Knowledge of concepts, principles, and methodology of clinical laboratory technology in relation to laboratory information systems.
(2) Knowledge of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization.
(3) Knowledge of laboratory computer systems sufficient to implement various laboratory associated packages and sustain operation of the laboratory system.
(4) Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for laboratory functions.
(5) Ability to adapt, implement and integrate the use of software to specific laboratory applications and processes, including the use of office automation software.
(6) Ability to independently plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member, and effectively complete assignments.
Please select from the options below that best describe your qualifications: