VA
$107,814 – $140,165
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 role supports the VA's pathology lab by performing clinical chemistry tests, maintaining equipment, ensuring quality standards, and interpreting results independently. It suits laboratory professionals with a clinical laboratory science degree and certification who want stable federal employment with comprehensive benefits.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
- U.S. citizenship or eligibility under VA policy
- English language proficiency in spoken and written form
- ASCP BOC or AMT generalist certification as MLS or MT, or categorical/specialist certification for higher-graded positions
- 1 year of creditable experience at next lower grade level OR 3+ years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. in medical technology or related science
- Knowledge of clinical laboratory science principles and sound independent work practices
- Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and performance improvement principles
- Skill in laboratory informatics, data flow, and laboratory processes
- Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation
- Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions
- Ability to communicate and interact with healthcare team members and patients
Nice to have
- Current working knowledge of clinical laboratory concepts
- Hospital laboratory experience