Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Overview:
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.

Responsibilities:
DutiesProcess specimens using equipment, instruments, or techniques that are necessary to prepare them for specific analysis.Prepare reagents, assemble equipment, verify correct instrument operation.Correlate test data to verify results.Record results through a variety of data entry modes into laboratory computer systems, and retrieve information from the computer upon physician requests.Evaluate the validity of data in relation to the test system and assay procedures.

Qualifications:
Basic Requirement for Clinical Laboratory Scientist:A. A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program ORB. At least a full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school ORC. A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university that included 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:Specialized Experience: providing testing in a laboratory setting. OREducation: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree ORCombination of Education and Experience: ANDCertification Requirement: Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT) or other board or registry deemed comparable by Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (OASD(HA)) or their designee as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) is required.