About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: This position is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Anatomic Pathology Lab, working along side the WRNMMC civilian and military technicians; hours are 1500-2330.The candidate will be directing the daily workflow, resolving quality control issues, leading special projects, and reporting to the Histopathology Supervisor. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes applying histopathology concepts and methodology in areas such as tissue processing, embedding, microtomy of all types of tissues including very small biopsies, staining and microscopic tissue identification within a clinical laboratory; assisting with training and/or instruction for personnel on the basics of Histopathology (embedding, microtomy of all types of tissues including very small biopsies, and quality control preferred); and experience in the performance of special stains, immunohistochemistry, direct immunofluorescence, and in-situ hybridization techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Although not required, management prefers American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification.
Major DutiesPerform non-routine, advanced and complex technical work involved in preparing human biological material for specialized diagnostic analyses.Evaluate quality of laboratory services and processes, the adequacy of equipment, personnel and working accommodations through onsite inspections, audits, and review of reports.Evaluate new procedures, techniques and tools to ensure performance is in accordance with governing regulatory and accreditation standards.Direct the work of three or more civilian employees engaged in performing histopathology technician duties.Prepare work schedule for and balance the workload of employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization.