# Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology, Sendout, and Central Processing

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/0608e0c2-b79a-41dc-8d41-998b813d14e5

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Salary: 109770 – 142704 USD per year

## Summary

A leadership role managing laboratory microbiology operations, sendout testing, and central processing at a VA medical center, overseeing staff, quality assurance, and complex diagnostic testing. This position suits experienced clinical laboratory scientists ready to move into supervisory responsibilities with technical expertise in microbiology and laboratory management.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Clinical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance

## Required

- U.S. citizenship or justified non-citizen appointment
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
- Clinical laboratory certification (MLS, MT, or specialist certification from ASCP or AMT)
- At least one year of experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent
- Knowledge of medical technology across diverse clinical laboratory areas
- Skill to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation
- Ability to develop and modify laboratory procedures
- Ability to manage and coordinate daily work activities and staff assignments
- Ability to provide staff development and training
- Ability to provide technical guidance to clinical staff

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889910300