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Danaher

Principal Clinical Scientist

Chaska, MN · On-site +1

Principal Clinical Scientist . This role is responsible for clinical trial strategies within the US ... We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are ...

University of Minnesota

Lab Assistant

Austin, MN · On-site +1

$16/hr

... pre-clinical animal models. The goal of our research is to ensure advancement of gene therapy ... Work location options include working fully remote, partially remote, or entirely in the office and ...

Visana Health

Remote Care Coordinator

Minneapolis, MN · Remote

$18 - $22/hr

Real time clinical support to solve/ trouble shoot challenges that come with providing remote virtual services. * Assisting patients with lab, imaging or pharmacy issues in real time. * Identifies ...

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How much do remote clinical lab scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote clinical lab scientist in Minnesota is $92,476.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,800.00 and $116,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Remote Clinical Lab Scientist effectively collaborate with on-site laboratory teams?

Remote Clinical Lab Scientists work closely with on-site staff through secure digital platforms, such as laboratory information systems and video conferencing tools. They often participate in daily virtual meetings to discuss case findings, clarify test results, and troubleshoot technical issues. Clear communication and timely documentation are essential for ensuring that remote and on-site teams remain aligned, maintain sample integrity, and deliver accurate results to healthcare providers. Building strong relationships with on-site colleagues can also help remote scientists stay informed about any changes in lab protocols or workflows.

What is a Remote Clinical Lab Scientist?

A Remote Clinical Lab Scientist is a trained laboratory professional who performs diagnostic tests and analyzes samples, but works from a remote location rather than on-site in a laboratory. These professionals use digital tools, secure data systems, and sometimes remote-access instruments to review results, troubleshoot issues, and provide expert guidance. They play a crucial role in ensuring accurate laboratory diagnostics for patient care, collaborating with on-site teams and maintaining regulatory standards. Remote Clinical Lab Scientists often need strong communication skills and a good understanding of laboratory information systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Clinical Lab Scientist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Clinical Lab Scientist, you need a strong background in laboratory science, attention to detail, and typically a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or a related field along with relevant certification (e.g., ASCP). Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), digital microscopy, and remote diagnostic platforms is essential. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and self-motivation are important soft skills for collaborating with teams and managing work independently. These skills and qualities ensure accurate, timely results and effective coordination in a remote healthcare environment.
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Infographic showing various Remote Clinical Lab Scientist job openings in Minnesota as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,476 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Toxicology

Veterans Health Administration

Minneapolis, MN • On-site, Remote

$70K - $117K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

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8.1

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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.
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This is considered the full performance level for non-supervisory positions. An CLS at this level develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current laboratory regulatory requirements. The work performed may be in a variety of laboratory specialties such as chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, and immunohematology. This position will focus on duties in a toxicology laboratory performing immunoassay screens along with GC-MS and LC-MS/MS confirmation testing.
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Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring that the physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained.
  • Assigns priority to test requests and executes them expeditiously for use in critical care situations.
  • Performs a broad range of standard, routine and specialized laboratory procedures using manual and/or automated techniques.
  • Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
  • Identifies and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Diagnoses deviations in test performance by analyzing and interpreting instrument function checks, calibration data and quality control data.
  • Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions on equipment, reagents, and products; adheres to established quality control guidelines.
  • Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures. Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results.
  • Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Reviews and recognizes abnormal results and critical results that require immediate attention.
  • Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for the editing and verification of the results recorded into the computer system.
  • Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions.
  • Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors, which influence test results. Interprets results and suggests follow-up test selection or procedures.
  • Evaluates and implements new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, method comparison, and establishment of reference intervals using statistical methods and theoretical knowledge. Interprets findings and makes recommendations.
  • Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction and training of new employees and students and in the laboratory's in-service/continuing education program.
  • Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member. Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers, patients, and others). Gives direction and guidance using underlying principles of laboratory testing.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 2:30pm - 11pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
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.
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Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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.
  • 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 "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Education: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
  • Certification:
    • Candidates must meet one of the certification options below.
      • Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT.
      • Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT.
      • Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT.
    • NOTE: Categorical and specialist certifications are not acceptable for CLS Generalist positions or lab sections unrelated to the categorical or specialist certification held. Categorical or specialist certifications are acceptable for higher-graded positions within the relevant lab section or one of the non-section specific assignments (including, Ancillary Testing Coordinator, Education Coordinator, Laboratory Information Manager, Quality Manager, Laboratory Manager, Regional Technical Specialist, National Quality and Compliance Agent, Regional Program Manager, Regional Director, Laboratory Director, or National Quality and Compliance Officer).
    • Exception for Non-Certified:
      • Applicants who do not currently hold valid certification may be hired by VA and actively work toward their certification if they meet one of the routes identified in Appendix A that makes them eligible to take the MLS certification exam through the ASCP BOC or the MLS certification exam through AMT Certification Agency.
      • Non-Certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure may be given a temporary appointment CLS under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2).
      • Non-Certified individuals may only provide care under the supervision of a certified CLS at or above the FPL.
      • Non-certified individuals may only be appointed at the entry level and may not be promoted/converted until certification is obtained.
      • Temporary appointments of non-certified CLS may not be extended beyond 2 years or be converted to a new temporary appointment.
  • Foreign Education: To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. Graduates of foreign baccalaureate degree programs meet the educational requirements if they meet either of the following:
    • Foreign transcripts are evaluated by an acceptable evaluation agency, and the degree is found to be equivalent to a NAACLS-approved U.S. clinical laboratory science degree program. -OR-
    • The applicant submits a letter from ASCP BOC or AMT stating the individual is eligible to take the certification examination.
      • NOTE: Possession of a certification identified in 4c above automatically determines the foreign education as creditable and no further documentation or proof of equivalency is needed.
  • Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
  • English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f).

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist, GS-07:
Experience: None beyond the basic requirements.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist, GS-09:
Experience or Education: Candidates at this level must meet one of the criteria below:
  • Experience: 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade. -OR-
  • Education: Master's degree or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in medical technology or a directly related science.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  1. Knowledge of policies and procedures of clinical laboratory testing.
  2. Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance principles.
  3. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and routine maintenance.
  4. Ability to work as a team member and effectively complete assignments.
  5. Ability to read and interpret written instructions.
  6. Ability to accurately perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist, GS-11:
Experience or Education Candidates at this level must meet one of the criteria below:
  • Experience: 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. -OR-
  • Education: Must have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in medical technology or a directly related science.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  1. Knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles, practices, concepts, and theories that support sound, independent work.
  2. Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement.
  3. Skill in informatics, laboratory data flow, and laboratory processes.
  4. Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair

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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, serving millions of Veterans each year. Located in Phoenix, AZ, and many other parts of the US, the VHA operates under the Department of Veteran Affairs, as suggested by their official website va.gov. The VHA is dedicated to providing the highest level of comprehensive care to its veterans. The organization offers a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care, including mental health services, research, and pharmacy benefits.

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