Clinical Laboratory Scientist

About the Position

This position is located with the Directorate of Clinical Support Lab, Clinical Pathology Lab at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in California.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

• Perform specialized and technically demanding tests that require concentrated and considerable time and experience.
• Develop new solutions to methodological problems, analyzes test systems, and devises plan to achieve objectives after literature reviews, and contacts with colleagues in other hospitals.
• Recommend quality control procedures for equipment, reagents, and products by designing and implementing instrument, reagent, and product check systems.
• Maintain current standard operating procedures (SOP) to include quality control, developing input for approval on procedures, and updating as needed.
• Use safety information necessary for proper handling of infectious agents and takes appropriate action to contain spills and perform decontamination procedures.
• Maintain medical supplies and contract limits for the Microbiology section.
• Oversee daily learning activities of civilian and military trainees by observing them as they perform laboratory procedures within assigned areas.
• Participate in continuing education, presents information to technologists in both formal lecture and bench training forums.
• Identify training needs and arranges for or personally conducts in-service training. Ensures that policies and procedures as well as safety practices are effectively followed.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position MAY require the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position MAY require the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Selectees may be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Immunization screening may be required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• A pre-placement medical examination may be required.
• May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• This position may include shift work (evenings, weekends, holidays).
• This position may require rotating shifts (i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals).
• This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• Position may require employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.