Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Generalist

About the opportunity

A Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs complex diagnostic testing across multiple specialties within the Pathology and Laboratory Service at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center. The role ensures accurate testing processes, maintains instruments, troubleshoots issues, conducts quality control, validates results, supports patient care, and manages lab projects independently.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary range of $59,654 to $114,778 per year with regular salary increases and potential above-minimum rate placement for unique qualifications.
• 37 to 50 days of annual paid time off per year, including 13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service experience, subject to approval.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
• Childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs (up to $416.66 monthly) for full-time employees with family incomes below $144,000 after 60 days of employment.
• Traditional federal pension with a 5-year vesting period and a federal 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer matching contributions.
• Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs that can be carried into retirement.

Who can apply?

• Candidates must be citizens of the United States (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited).
• Must possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in clinical laboratory science or a closely related science.
• Must possess a generalist certification as an MLS or MT from ASCP BOC, ASCP BOR, or AMT, or meet specific exception/licensure eligibility routes for non-certified applicants.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Required documents

• Full resume/CV without page limitation
• Transcript
• Standard Clinical Resume Document (downloaded and uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field)
• Professional Certification (if applicable)
• Cover Letter (if applicable)
• DD-214 / Statement of Service (if applicable)
• VA Disability Letter (if applicable)
• SF-15 (if applicable)
• SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable)

When to apply

• Application opening date: August 26, 2026
• Application closing date: September 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Create a USAJOBS account or log in to an existing account.
• Download the standard Clinical Resume Document and upload it into the restricted resume upload field.
• Upload your full resume/CV and other required supporting documentation such as transcripts or certifications.
• Complete the online occupational questionnaire.
• Submit your complete application package by the closing deadline.

Additional information

• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11, with selections ranging from GS-07 to GS-11.
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:30 pm to midnight, with rotating weekends and holidays.
• Selected applicants are required to serve a 1- or 2-year trial period.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program or approved medical/religious exemption is a mandatory condition of employment.