Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist US Veterans Health Administration

• 3.8 Miami, FL Job Details Full-time $135,906
• $176,680 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Loan repayment program Dental insurance Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance Childcare Qualifications English Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Summary The two-page resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series.

For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET.

Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Military spouses Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty. Clarification from the agency All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens.

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The two-page resume requirement does not apply to this position. Duties This is an external announcement open to all US citizens. This occupation is listed on the OIG Determination of Veterans Health Administration's Occupational Staffing Shortages list for this fiscal year through September 30, 2026. Therefore, this vacancy announcement is exempt from Veterans Preference. Current permanent VA/Federal employees may apply under announcement

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to receive internal consideration. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. The Miami VA Healthcare System's Pathology & Laboratory Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS). Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center. The CLS serves as the Microbiology Supervisor for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (P&LMS) who reports to the Laboratory Manager and Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services. The CLS must be a Clinical Laboratory Scientist who is able to work independently and manage multiple assignments in an efficient and accurate manner. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supervising and managing the day-to-day work of clinical laboratory scientists and technicians of highly complex test performance for accuracy, efficiency, and promptness Preparing clinical laboratory scientists' schedules and work-station rotations in a timely manner, adhering to prescribed guidelines as directed by Laboratory Manager Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of performance Assuring corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specifications and when standard and control sample value are unacceptable Administering and maintaining control over time and leave in order to provide adequate coverage of the Microbiology Department Preparing scheduled tours to meet workload needs Determines procedures to be performed as necessary and follows up work completion by accepting, correcting or rejecting work of Department personnel. Reviewing work in progress or upon completion, as necessary Analyzing workload and keeping daily, monthly, and annual statistics Determining need for staffing and new development in technology and methodology and advising management of anticipated requirements Other supervisory duties as assigned

Work Schedule :

Monday

• Friday; 7:30 a.m.
• 4:00 p.m.
• Rotating weekends and Holidays, as needed.

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Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):

Not Authorized EDRP Authorized:

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at for questions/assistance. Learn more

Pay:

Competitive salary and regular salary increases

Paid Time Off:

37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave:

After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy:

After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 .

Retirement:

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by

VA Insurance:

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework :

Not Available Virtual:

This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of employment Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a one or two-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements :

All applicants must meet the following basic qualifications.

United States Citizenship :

Must be a US Citizen. Education . A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university Certification . Candidates must meet one of the certification options below: Generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or American Medical Technologist (AMT),

• OR•Generalist certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Registry (ASCP BOR) or AMT,•OR•Categorical certification or Specialist certification by

ASCP or AMT English Language Proficiency:

In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.

Grade Determinations :

In addition to the basic requirements for employment, candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade levels specified.

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13.

Physical Requirements:

Must pass a pre-employment physical examination/evaluation as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination/evaluation is administered by VA Occupational Health.

Education Note:

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation)

Leave:

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members :

Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. Required Documents Special Note for

Applications:

To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field. Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.

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Incomplete packets will not be considered. Failure to submit the required documentation will make you ineligible for this position. The following documents are required from all applicants: Résumé/

CV:

For each job/position listed, you must include a job title, detailed duties, month and year for each start/end date, and if full-time or part-time, include the number of hours worked each week. Responses to the questionnaire

Certification:

Must provide a copy of the required certification(s), as listed above for this position Transcript(s): Must provide a copy of education transcripts. If transcript is not submitted, it will be requested if selected for this position. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/25/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13043277. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your

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resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

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It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. Agency contact information Yolanda Stubbs Phone 228-523-4256 Email Address Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1201 Northwest 16th Street Miami, FL 33125 US Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

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Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full

• and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities.

HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. Overview Accepting applications Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Miami, FL 1 vacancy No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $135,906

• $176,680 per year The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.

Pay scale & grade GS 13 Promotion potential None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 0644 Clinical Laboratory Science Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number

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Control number 884639800