Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Gainesville, FL

To qualify for this GS-12 Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist position, you must be a U.S. Citizen and meet the basic education and certification requirements. A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required, along with certification as an MLS (ASCP BOC or AMT), MT (ASCP BOR or AMT), or categorical/specialist certification by ASCP or AMT.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Certification as MLS (ASCP BOC or AMT), MT (ASCP BOR or AMT), or categorical/specialist certification by ASCP or AMT.
• English Language Proficiency per 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
• Year of creditable experience equivalent to GS-11, including independent performance of laboratory procedures in specialties such as chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, and immunohematology.
• Knowledge of medical technology to solve complex problems in clinical laboratory practice.
• Skill to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to develop procedures for new tests and modify existing methods.
• Ability to manage and coordinate daily work activities in a section.
• Ability to provide staff development and training.

Facilitate team or unit processes by collaborating with team members to coordinate tasks, priorities, goals, and achievements with management.

• Oversee all aspects of operation in the area of specialty, including preparation and maintenance of records and reports, analysis of testing methodologies, training, instrumentation, and compliance.
• Act as a liaison to other departments of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty.
• Spend at least 25% of time performing lead duties over staff one grade level below.
• Communicate the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values.
• Identify, distribute, and balance work; coach and facilitate problem-solving methods.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of work status; resolve simple, informal complaints.
• Report performance, progress, training needs, and behavioral problems of the team.
• Provide information on promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance, and personnel needs.
• Develop, perform, evaluate, interpret, correlate, and validate the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with regulatory requirements.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
• Must serve a 1 or 2-year trial period.
• REAL ID compliant identification required for employment (effective May 7, 2025).

Complete federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with up to $200,000 student loan repayment.
• Access to the full range of federal employee benefits; eligibility depends on position type and work schedule.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). You must submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

• The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply; use the standard Clinical Resume Document for the two-page field and upload your full resume in the 'Other' field.
• All applicants tentatively selected are subject to drug testing.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• REAL ID compliant identification is required for employment effective May 7, 2025.
• Veterans and transitioning service members are encouraged to visit the VA for Vets site for career resources.
• The address for the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center is 1601 Southwest Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608.

The North Florida South Georgia Veterans Health System is part of the Veterans Health Administration, the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States. It serves veterans across North Florida and South Georgia through multiple medical centers, clinics, and community-based outpatient facilities. This Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist position is based at the Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. The medical center provides complete healthcare services to veterans, including laboratory and diagnostic services. Working for the VA offers a stable federal career with competitive pay, complete benefits, and the opportunity to serve those who have served the country.