About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Join a Confidential Client clinical laboratory team in Oklahoma City as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist. You will perform, interpret, and report clinical laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology, and blood bank as needed to support patient care. Work at this level requires adherence to laboratory quality systems, safe specimen handling, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

• Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing accurately and on schedule
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot routine and advanced laboratory instrumentation
• Follow and help improve quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory safety procedures
• Document and report test results; escalate critical values per facility policy
• Participate in proficiency testing and instrument validation activities
• Collaborate with clinicians, nurses, and other lab staff to support patient care
• Provide training and supervision for entry-level or non-certified staff when required

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements — applicants must meet all applicable federal employment rules:

• U.S. citizenship is required; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, per federal law
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, biological science, or a related field
• One of the following certification routes is required:
  • Generalist certification as an MLS from ASCP BOC or AMT, or
  • Generalist certification as an MT from ASCP BOR or AMT
• Non-certified applicants may be considered only under specific temporary appointment routes and must work under supervision until certification is obtained; see Confidential Client policies for details
• English language proficiency in spoken and written communication

Grade-determining criteria (GS equivalents as guidance):

• GS-07: Meets basic requirements
• GS-09: One year of creditable experience equivalent to GS-07, or a master’s degree or two years of progressively higher graduate education in medical technology or related science
• GS-11 (full performance level): One year of creditable experience equivalent to GS-09, or three full years of progressively higher graduate education, a PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in medical technology or related science

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of clinical laboratory testing policies and procedures
• Familiarity with quality control and quality assurance principles
• Skill in laboratory informatics, data flow, and process improvement
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to apply independent technical judgment
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Preferred:

• At least one year of blood bank experience

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Physical & Work Requirements

• Moderate lifting up to 20 lbs.; pushing, pulling, reaching above shoulder
• Walking and standing for extended periods (up to 4 hours), kneeling, repeated bending
• Use of both hands and fine motor skills
• Visual acuity, depth perception, and ability to distinguish colors/shades
• Hearing (aids permitted), clear cognitive function, and emotional stability

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Employment type: Full time
• Salary range (provided by source): $59,654 - $114,778 per year
• The vacancy may be filled at grades equivalent to GS-7 through GS-11 depending on experience and qualifications; full performance level is GS-11.

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Notes on Compliance

This posting follows applicable US federal hiring requirements. Certification, education, and appointment rules described above reflect the client’s required qualification standard. Non-citizen hiring, temporary appointment rules, and grandfathering provisions may apply in limited circumstances per federal policy.

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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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