- Position Title
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Technical Specialist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSU-12731262-25-LF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 30, 2025 to Tuesday, September 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 the Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Technical Specialist - GS-0644 position with the Veterans Health Administration. Please select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
English Language Proficiency:
- Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j : No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English.
2.
Education - To qualify for appointment to this position, all applicants must possess:
- A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
2a.
Please complete the following information that best describes your education:
Name of Institution:
Program Name:
Accreditation entity of Institution:
Graduation date (Including Month and Year):
Name of Institution:
Program Name:
Accreditation entity of Institution:
Graduation date (Including Month and Year):
3.
Certification
1) Candidates must meet one (1) of the certification options below.
2) Exception for Non-Certified:
(A) Applicants who do not currently hold valid certification may be hired by VA and actively work toward their certification if they meet one of the routes that makes them eligible to take the MLS certification exam through the ASCP BOC or the MLS certification exam through AMT Certification Agency.
(B) Non-Certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure may be given a temporary appointment CLS under the authority of 38 U.S.C. ? 7405(c)(2).
(C) Non-Certified individuals may only provide care under the supervision of a certified CLS at or above the FPL.
(D) Non-Certified individuals may only be appointed at the entry level and may not be promoted/converted until certification is obtained.
(E) Temporary appointments of non-certified CLS may not be extended beyond two (2) years or be converted to a new temporary appointment
Certification
1) Candidates must meet one (1) of the certification options below.
- Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT.
- Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT.
- Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT.
2) Exception for Non-Certified:
(A) Applicants who do not currently hold valid certification may be hired by VA and actively work toward their certification if they meet one of the routes that makes them eligible to take the MLS certification exam through the ASCP BOC or the MLS certification exam through AMT Certification Agency.
(B) Non-Certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure may be given a temporary appointment CLS under the authority of 38 U.S.C. ? 7405(c)(2).
(C) Non-Certified individuals may only provide care under the supervision of a certified CLS at or above the FPL.
(D) Non-Certified individuals may only be appointed at the entry level and may not be promoted/converted until certification is obtained.
(E) Temporary appointments of non-certified CLS may not be extended beyond two (2) years or be converted to a new temporary appointment
Grade Specific Requirements - Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Technical Specialist:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Experience: 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level is required for all GS-12 assignments.
Please select the appropriate answer.
Please select the appropriate answer.
5.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, methodology of medical laboratory technology, regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, medico-legal requirements, and pertinent statistics sufficient to perform complex diagnostic tests.
Knowledge of instructional techniques to instruct newly hired clinical laboratory scientists and clinical pathology residents in proper performance of tests and applications of laboratory procedures.
Knowledge of one or more advanced clinical laboratory functions.
Skill to apply new scientific/technical developments to develop procedures for new tests and modify existing procedures and methods to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations.
Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to accomplish the work of a clinical laboratory.
Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to accomplish the work of the specific laboratory section.
Note: Your answer must be supported in your resume.
Knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, methodology of medical laboratory technology, regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, medico-legal requirements, and pertinent statistics sufficient to perform complex diagnostic tests.
Knowledge of instructional techniques to instruct newly hired clinical laboratory scientists and clinical pathology residents in proper performance of tests and applications of laboratory procedures.
Knowledge of one or more advanced clinical laboratory functions.
Skill to apply new scientific/technical developments to develop procedures for new tests and modify existing procedures and methods to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations.
Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to accomplish the work of a clinical laboratory.
Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to accomplish the work of the specific laboratory section.
Note: Your answer must be supported in your resume.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title
- Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week).
This information is used to verify qualifications.
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. Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties and responsibilities you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy.
We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Please make sure you submit all required documentation before the closing date of the announcement!
Transcripts Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) you must submit a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) with your application. Be sure your name, name of the school attended, dates attended, classes taken with grades listed and credits awarded, name of degree conferred, (if applicable) is stated on the transcript.
- Job title
- Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week).
This information is used to verify qualifications.
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. Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties and responsibilities you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy.
We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Please make sure you submit all required documentation before the closing date of the announcement!
Transcripts Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) you must submit a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) with your application. Be sure your name, name of the school attended, dates attended, classes taken with grades listed and credits awarded, name of degree conferred, (if applicable) is stated on the transcript.