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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform and support high- and moderate-complexity clinical laboratory testing. In this hands-on role you will execute pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing; maintain quality control and assurance; troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments; and collaborate with clinicians and laboratory staff to ensure accurate, timely results.

• Perform and validate clinical laboratory tests across assigned sections
• Execute and document quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) procedures
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform routine calibration/maintenance on instruments
• Review, interpret, and report laboratory results using independent technical judgment
• Support laboratory informatics and data flow tasks; enter and verify results in LIS
• Train and mentor entry-level staff; work under or provide supervision depending on grade
• Follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure risks

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What We’re Looking For

Candidates must meet federal hiring basics and role-specific certification/education requirements. All hiring will be conducted by Confidential Client in accordance with applicable US hiring laws.

Required minimums:

• United States citizenship (or appointment permitted under applicable VA policy)
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Certification: one of the following is required for most positions:
  • Generalist certification as MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT, OR
  • Generalist certification as MT given by ASCP BOC or AMT, OR
  • Categorical or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT (acceptable only for applicable specialist roles or higher-graded positions)
• Note: Non-certified applicants may be considered under limited temporary appointment routes if they meet eligibility criteria and actively pursue certification (per applicable policies)

Grade-determining criteria (selection may be at any grade within range GS-07 to GS-11):

• GS-07: Entry-level CLS; meets basic requirements; works under daily direct supervision
• GS-09: One year of creditable experience at the next lower grade OR a Master’s degree (or 2 academic years of progressive graduate education) in medical technology or related science; demonstrates foundational KSAs
• GS-11: One year of creditable experience at GS-09 OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. in medical technology or a related science; demonstrates advanced KSAs including independent judgment, instrumentation troubleshooting, informatics, and performance improvement

Key Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of clinical laboratory testing policies, procedures, QC/QA principles
• Skill in laboratory informatics, data flow, and instrumentation troubleshooting
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions and protocols
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to consult with other health care team members

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high- and moderate-complexity laboratory testing
• Phlebotomy experience
• Advanced certifications or graduate-level education in clinical laboratory science

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Salary & Employment Details

• Employment type: Full time
• Salary range: $57,857 - $111,319 per year (GS pay band shown as published by Confidential Client)
• Full performance level: GS-11 (actual hire grade may range GS-07 to GS-11)
• Hiring, grade placement, and appointment type will follow Confidential Client and applicable federal policies

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Physical & Work Environment

• Work is performed in a laboratory setting with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation
• Role may require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing
• Regular exposure to shared lab reagents and biological materials; adherence to universal precautions and PPE use required
• May be subject to annual TB screening or other condition-of-employment health requirements

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Location & Additional Details

• Location: Little Rock, AR
• Industry: Scientific & QA
• Confidential Client is an equal-opportunity employer and will follow applicable state and federal hiring regulations during recruitment and selection.

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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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