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Lead Medical Laboratory Technician - Phlebotomy-POC
Veterans Health AdministrationMinneapolis, MN · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal
$60,512 – $78,668
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
This lead-level position oversees phlebotomy and specimen collection operations in a hospital pathology lab, managing staff scheduling, training, and daily workflow while performing independent testing and quality control duties. It suits experienced laboratory technicians ready to take on supervisory responsibilities and ensure protocol compliance across multiple clinical areas.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- Current MLT certification from ASCP, American Medical Technologists, or American Association of Bioanalysts
- One year of MLT experience at GS-06 equivalent level
- Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair laboratory instrumentation
- Ability to provide technical oversight and manage personnel
- English language proficiency in spoken and written communication
- U.S. citizenship
Nice to have
- Grandfathering provision eligibility for current VHA employees