Clinical Laboratory Scientist (EDRP Authorized)

This position is in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service and serves all locations at VA Central Texas Health Care System (CTXVHCS). A Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) at this level develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results. Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated techniques and require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. Major duties include, but not limited to: Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technician occupation, in addition, performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles. Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis