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Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist Join to apply for the Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist role at VA DetroitSupervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist role at VA DetroitGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.SummaryThe purpose of this position is to serve as the Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) at the Daniel Kahikina Akaka VA Clinic located in Kapolei, Hawaii.SummaryThe purpose of this position is to serve as the Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) at the Daniel Kahikina Akaka VA Clinic located in Kapolei, Hawaii.Help HelpDutiesTotal Rewards of a Allied Health ProfessionalThe incumbent will perform the full range of supervisory duties of the laboratory; including assignment of work performed; conducting performance evaluations; recommendations for appointment; awards; advancement and disciplinary actions identification of continuing education and training needs. The incumbent ensures compliance with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements under the direction of the VAPIHCS CLIA Lab Director, Lab Manager, and Ancillary Testing Coordinator (ATC); establishes and monitors the quality of the pre-analytical, analytical, and post analytical processes as part of the overall laboratory quality management program and initiates corrective action. The incumbent will develop policies and standards of work, management of document control, responsible for reviewing and signing of records and reports, analysis of testing methodologies, training, instrumentation validations and correlations, and compliance. Incumbent will perform testing and coordinate staffing coverage as needed. Responsibilities include administrative management of the lab to inclusive of collaboration on budget execution with the Lab Manager, staff orientation, and competency assessment of the assigned staff. The supervisor will maintain effective interdepartmental relations with other services in order to accomplish medical center goals.Coordinates and performs training of testing staff and manages competencies for phlebotomy, Point-of-Care (POC) testing, and moderate complexity testing with lab staff and non-lab staff performing testing in other service lines.On occasion the incumbent may be required to travel to other VA facility sites or vendor training centers for new operator training, other educational opportunity, or for laboratory staffing coverage. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required to ensure the successful operation at this ancillary lab site.Work Schedule : Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4pm ** Possible Rotating SaturdaysRecruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedPay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 .Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework : Not AuthorizedVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement # : 05771-FPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedHelp HelpRequirementsConditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.Must be proficient in written and spoken English.You may be required to serve a two-year trial period.Subject to background/security investigation.Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.Must pass pre-employment physical examination.Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).QualificationsApplicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.Basic RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.Education: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.Certification: You must possess a current certification as a MLS, MT, or Categorical or Specialist certification given by the ASCP, ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT.May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).Grandfathering Provision . Employees In VHA In This Occupation Under a Permanent, Appropriate, And Legal Placement On The Effective Date Of This Qualification Standard, Are Considered To Have Met All Qualification Requirements For The Grade And/or Assignment Held, Including Positive Education And Certification Where Applicable. For Employees Who Do Not Meet All The Basic Requirements Of This Standard But Met The Qualifications Applicable To The Position At The Time They Were Appointed, The Following Provisions Apply:Employees may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level, or be changed to a lower grade within the occupation but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level or newly placed in supervisory or managerial positions.If an assignment above the FPL requires an additional certification over and above the basic requirements, employees must meet the assignment-specific requirement before they can be promoted.Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.Employees retained in this occupation under this provision who subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation.Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation who subsequently obtain certification that meets all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.Grade Determinations : You must have 1-year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 .Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to perform moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, straight pulling, pushing, reaching above the shoulder, use of fingers and both hands, walking, standing for up to 4 hours, kneeling, repeated bending, use of both arms and legs. Specific visual requirements include use of both eyes, depth perception, ability to distinguish colors and shades of colors, hearing (aids permitted), clear, high cognitive function and emotional stability; ability to read ordinary type without strain.EducationNote: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: informationReceiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.Read moreHelp Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.Veterans and Transitioning Service Members : Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.Help HelpRequired DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:Professional CertificationResumeTranscriptThe following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.Cover LetterDD-214/ Statement of ServiceDisability Letter (VA)Professional CertificationResumeSeparation Notice (RIF)SF-15SF-50/ Notification of Personnel ActionTranscriptIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function Research, Analyst, and Information TechnologyReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at VA Detroit by 2xGet notified about new Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Kapolei, HI .Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician (Full-Time, Night) - Pali Momi Medical Center, Aiea, HI Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technologist (Full-time) Aiea, HI Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technologist (Full-time) Aiea, HI Medical Laboratory Scientist, Sr (Full-time) - Kapiolani Medical Center, HI Medical Technologist, Pathology, Hematology, On-call, Variable Shifts Travel Medical Technologist (MLT) - Generalist Travel Medical Technologist (MLT) - Generalist Travel Medical Technologist (MLT) - Generalist Ultrasound Technologist, OB - Maternal Fetal Med Perinat FDC Travel Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT) Travel Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT) Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician (Full-time) - Straub Hospital, Honolulu, HI Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician (Full-time) - Straub Hospital, Honolulu, HI Travel Medical Technologist (MLT) - Generalist Travel Medical Technologist (MLT) - Generalist We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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