VA
Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Ancillary Testing Coordinator
Veterans Health AdministrationDallas, TX · full time · Senior
$99,532 – $129,394
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 30, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role oversees point-of-care testing programs at multiple clinical sites within the VA healthcare system, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and managing quality assurance across ancillary testing locations. The position suits experienced clinical laboratory scientists who can balance technical expertise with program management and regulatory oversight responsibilities.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- U.S. citizenship or eligibility under 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a)
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Generalist or categorical laboratory certification (ASCP BOC, ASCP BOR, AMT, or specialist credentials)
- One year of experience equivalent to GS-11 level in laboratory science or ancillary testing coordination
Nice to have
- Experience preparing and coordinating regulatory inspections
- Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures
- Experience planning, executing, and documenting validation and verification activities
- Experience coordinating and managing proficiency testing programs
- Experience delivering laboratory instruction and demonstrations