VA
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology, Sendout, and Central Processing
Veterans Health AdministrationChicago, IL · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal
$109,770 – $142,704
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
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