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Summary This is a full time position, located within Path and Lab service at the White River Junction VA Medical Center. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and management of the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) to ensure seamless integration with the VA's digital infrastructure and clinical operations. Duties include but are not limited to: Develops and recommends policies for the installation and use of the LIS in coordination with overarching Hospital Information System Provided authoritative consultation to all organizational levels regarding the functions, capabilities and clinical applications of the laboratory software Manages complex coding and mapping for test ordering, billing and workload recording while ensuring adherence to regulatory principles Evaluates emerging technologies and serves as the local expert for national software developers in testing and validating new software packages Oversees the maintenance of system security keys and conducts technical training for personnel on comprehensive computer functions and ordering options Maintains compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements through regular audits and system evaluations Performs additional duties as assigned Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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. Functional Statement #:F08023 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Notifications: Current and former Federal employees MUST submit copies of their most recent non-award SF-50 (notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position, title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (competitive or Excepted). This position is in the Excepted Service. This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay. This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position. Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (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 examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the