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Clinical Laboratory Scientist Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Apply Print Share Save
Summary This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply
Summary 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.
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02/19/2026 to 09/30/2026 Salary $61,004 to $117,374 per year Pay scale & grade GS 7 - 11 Location 1 vacancy in the following location Pensacola, FL Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential 11
Job family Series 0644 Clinical Laboratory Science Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBST-12876357-26-TM Control number 858210400
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/acccreditation. 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: http://sites.ed.gov/internationalrecognitionofforeignqualifications.
Additional information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual Vacation Leave Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate of 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.
During the application process, you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
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 applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and AdministrationOperations Security and Preparedness HRAOSP 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.
Area of Consideration - Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order:
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 candidates 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.
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.
Required documents To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume Transcript Resume Requirement Your resume must include the following information: Job title Description of duties Beginning and ending date, month, and year of employment Average hours worked per week
Special Note for Applications To complete your application, please use the following link: http://www.va.gov/ohr/QualificationStandards 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, C.V., may be uploaded without page limitation into the Other document upload field.
The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify, SF-50s, current/former Federal employees, etc.
SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action if applicable for Eligibility Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee Examples of appropriate SF-50s include: Within grade increases at the highest grade held or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old or SF-50s at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.
Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter License Certification MLS, MT, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT CV Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Resume SF-15 SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Selections from this announcement will be made without regard to Veterans preference in accordance with OCHCO Bulletin dated 09/25/2025.
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