Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Assistant ...

Summary The NIH Clinical Center's Department of Laboratory Medicine offers laboratory diagnostic support in the area of immunology, hematology, phlebotomy, microbiology and chemistry. Responsibilities The incumbent serves as the 2nd level supervisor for some or all of the following laboratory services: Hematology, Chemistry, Evening/Night Shift, Phlebotomy/Accessioning, Immunolgy, Sterility, and Microbiology. They have the supervisory responsibility, through subordinate supervisors, of oversight of a large staff of medical technologists and other technical staff. As the second-level supervisor and technical expert, the incumbent assists the Lab Manager in managing the entire Laboratory as well as managing the programs of assigned Sections by carrying out the following duties and responsibilities: Supervises the Sections' staff through subordinate supervisors by performing such duties as assuring reasonable equity among sections of performance standards and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors; making decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors or similar personnel; evaluating subordinate supervisors and serving as the reviewing official on evaluations of nonsupervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors; making or approving selections for subordinate supervisory positions; hearing and resolving group grievances or serious employee complaints; reviewing and approving serious disciplinary actions (e.g., suspensions) involving non-supervisory subordinates; and recommending awards or bonuses for nonsupervisory personnel and changes in position classification, subject to approval by higher level officials, supervisors, or others. Coordinates and integrates a number of major work assignments, projects, or program segments of professional scientific work assigned by the Department Chief or the Lab Manager. Such coordination may include identifying and integrating internal and external program issues affecting the Department such as those involving technical, financial, organizational and administrative factors or the recommendation of resources to devote to particular projects or to allocate among program segments. Manages budget and intercedes with central procurement officials to expedite emergency orders and/or facilitate complex purchases of supplies or equipment. Reviews monthly financial statements for variance, maintains spreadsheets and adjusts rate of spending to remain within allocated funds. Organizes a system of inventory and stocking for common laboratory items, ensures proper storage and levels of supplies to provide uninterrupted service to all services within the Department of Laboratory Medicine. Prepares reports to monitor laboratory operations and to compare against like institutions for benchmarking and prepares cost per test analysis as well as oversees a productivity measurement that monitors workload through timing of test procedures. Participates with members of other Clinical Center departments to accomplish interdepartmental goals such as outpatient improvement projects and executive level projects for organizational improvement. Attends national and regional scientific meetings, meets with area laboratory managers from clinics and hospitals to share information and to remain abreast of scientific advancement in the field of laboratory medicine; and attends equipment and technology exhibits to learn of new technology for Introduction Into the laboratory. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You qualify at the GS-grade level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. OR A full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of a 1-year post- bachelor's certificate program or the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in medical technology. OR A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university, including 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. This combination of education and experience must have provided knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of medical technology equivalent to that provided by the full 4-year course of study described in A or B above. All science and mathematics courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements for a science major at an accredited college or university. Acceptable experience is responsible professional or technician experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency, industrial medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or teaching, test development, or medical research program experience that provided an understanding of the methods and techniques applied in performing professional clinical laboratory work. Certification/licensure as a medical technologist (generalist) obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency or State licensing body is a good indication that the quality of experience is acceptable. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government performing the following types of tasks: overseeing specialized and technically demanding analytical clinical laboratory procedures for diagnostic and research purposes; performing and overseeing quality control in a clinical laboratory; serving as a technical expert for hematology, chemistry, phlebotomy/accessioning, immunology, sterility, or microbiology; evaluating new procedures and determining accuracy and suitability for clinical application; and providing guidance to medical laboratory personnel. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education. Additional Information This position is designated as an "emergency essential" position and the selected candidate will be considered an "emergency essential" employee and will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances (e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapses in appropriations, non-emergency and emergency situations) for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage. NIH may repay certain outstanding Federally insured student loans to facilitate the recruitment and retention of highly qualified people. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations. A newly appointed or reappointed individual may receive a recruitment incentive. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations. A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process. Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment. If selected, you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment.

Created: 2024-10-23