To conduct routine quantitative and qualitative physical, chemical, and biological tests according to established protocols in a clinical laboratory within the field of specialization indicated by the title within the group such as: General – hematology, chemistry, serology, transfusion, and microbiology laboratories, or, as required, any combination thereof; or, Public Health Microbiology– diagnostic microbiology, virology, serology, or molecular diagnostics laboratory, or, as required, any combination thereof; or, Public Health Chemistry– biomonitoring and chemical threats. Responsibilities of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) position within the Special Pathogens and Biothreats Laboratory will include clinical and environmental testing and analysis for biothreat agents, the processing and testing of specimens for infectious disease causing bacteria, including tuberculosis, as well as other duties.