Foreign Service Regional Medical Laboratory Scientist (RMLS)

The Bureau of Medical Services (MED) in the Department of State maintains and promotes the health and well-being of the United States' diplomatic community, who represent a wide range of United States government agencies abroad. The Department assigns Foreign Service Regional Medical Laboratory Scientists (RMLS) to selected posts overseas. Many of these posts have significant health risks and local medical care that is inadequate by U.S. standards. The RMLS performs a wide variety of tests and procedures in Parasitology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Immunology, Hematology, Blood Banking, and Urinalysis. Duties also include training laboratory and non-laboratory medical professionals, assessing local laboratories, and addressing food safety, environmental, and water quality issues. All Medical Specialists working with the Bureau of Medical Services must provide services to all patients regardless of age, sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, language, disease, disability, or religion. RMLS