About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Clinical Laboratory Scientist (evening & night shifts) will perform professional clinical laboratory testing and related duties to support patient care. Typical responsibilities include:

• Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing across assigned laboratory sections on evening/night shift schedules
• Follow laboratory policies, procedures, and safety protocols; wear required protective clothing and PPE
• Execute quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA) procedures, and document results accurately
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform routine preventive maintenance on laboratory instrumentation
• Analyze and interpret laboratory data; use independent technical judgment to escalate complex or unfamiliar issues
• Participate in performance improvement activities, proficiency testing, and documentation for compliance
• Provide clear communication and collaborate with clinicians, laboratory staff, and other members of the healthcare team
• Supervise or support non-certified staff only as allowed by certification/qualification rules and local policy
• Maintain accurate records and follow chain-of-custody or other documentation procedures as required

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements (grade placement and eligibility align with federal qualification standards where applicable):

• United States citizenship as required by the hiring authority (applicable federal restrictions may apply)
• Proficiency in spoken and written English (per applicable law and client policy)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or a directly related field
• Certification: One of the accepted certification routes below is required for certified placement:
  • Generalist certification as an MLS (ASCP BOC) or AMT
  • Generalist certification as an MT (ASCP BOR) or AMT
  • Categorical or specialist ASCP/AMT certifications (accepted for higher-graded positions within relevant lab sections; not acceptable for CLS generalist positions unless explicitly allowed)
• Non‑certified applicants: temporary or entry-level (e.g., GS-07) appointments may be possible under specific routes that allow work toward certification; such appointments are limited in duration and subject to supervision and policy requirements
• Foreign education: foreign degrees must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited programs by an acceptable evaluation agency or supported by ASCP/AMT eligibility documentation

Grade-determining criteria (examples; final grade depends on experience/education and applicable client rules):

• GS-07: Meets basic education/certification route; no additional experience required
• GS-09: One year of creditable experience equivalent to GS-07 or a master’s / 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education; plus demonstrated KSAs such as QC/QA knowledge and ability to perform routine maintenance
• GS-11: One year of experience at GS-09 level OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education (or Ph.D.); plus advanced KSAs such as informatics, independent judgment, instrumentation repair/troubleshooting, and performance improvement skills

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Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a hospital or large clinical laboratory
• Experience with laboratory informatics, instrument troubleshooting, and QA program participation
• ASCP or AMT certification in the appropriate discipline

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Regular standing and walking between lab areas; prolonged periods sitting at microscopes or computers
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills; visual acuity and color vision required for many tasks
• Intermittent moderate lifting (15–44 lbs) and light carrying (under 15 lbs)
• Possible stooping, kneeling, working in noisy environments; ability to concentrate in fast-paced settings
• Emotional stability to maintain self-control in difficult or stressful situations
• A physical examination prior to placement may be required
• This is a designated drug-testing position; incumbents are subject to random drug testing

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Compensation & Schedule

• Employment type: Full time
• Salary range (as posted by the client): $50,460 — $97,087 per year (final grade and pay will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal grade placement; actual hiring grade may range GS-07 to GS-11)
• Evening and night shift schedules are required for this role

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Additional Information

• This posting follows federal qualification standards and may include grandfathering rules or limited temporary appointment routes for eligible applicants. Applicants with foreign education should provide appropriate credential evaluations or ASCP/AMT eligibility letters.
• Careertakes is supporting candidate sourcing for the Confidential Client. Final hiring decisions and onboarding are made by the Confidential Client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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