Student Trainee
Job Location:
Ann Arbor, MI - USA
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Job Summary
The Pathways Internship Program allows students to join VA in career positions that emphasize long-term training and development. As a Medical Technician Student Trainee the incumbent performs duties of a medical laboratory aide in the clinical laboratory of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in drawing routine specimens during high workload times late clinic hours and short staff coverage.
This position is being filled under the Pathways Internship Program. The program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions from high school to graduate level with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school. The Internship provides managers a ready source of student employees and potential permanent employees upon completion of the program requirements. It also provides the student with work experience directly related to the curriculum studies or career goals while offering eligibility for non-competitive conversion to permanent employment upon completion. For more information on Internship opportunities within the Department of Veterans Affairs please visit: student trainee is responsible for collecting a broad range of routine and non-routine specimens; there is a high level of interaction with patients who may be combative and uncooperative. The major aspects of the work performed are phlebotomy specimen collection accessioning and processing. All duties are completed following an established process with very detailed guidelines. At the GS-3 level the technician is under close and continuing technical supervision.
Work Schedule: Negotiable (PRN) minimum 16 hours every 2 weeks
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- You must be at least 16 years old (by closing date of this vacancy announcement)
- 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-required males (over 18) born after 12/31/59
- Must be accepted for/currently enrolled in a qualified educational institution
- 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 drivers 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)
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10/08/2026.
Internship Program: To be eligible applicants must be accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma certificate etc.) in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis as defined by the institution in which you are enrolled.
- Be seeking a degree that is relevant to this position.
- Be able to work at least 8 hours per week.
- Meet the grade qualifications must be met prior to start date.
- Sign a Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement
- Maintain status as a current student
- Maintain good academic standing at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale
- Adhere to an established work schedule approved by the supervisor
- Provide proof of enrollment in a qualifying educational institution and academic transcripts at the end of each academic period and upon request
- Perform successfully the duties and responsibilities in the assigned position description
- Observe all workplace rules such as dress code office conduct and behavior
- Participate in all VA mandatory training programs (either on-line or in the classroom)
- Notify the supervisor of any changes in the completion of the educational program such as graduation date changes in the major degree requirements or changes in the educational institutions accreditation.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at Requirements: The work requires some walking light lifting and intermittent periods of standing. It also requires manual dexterity and color vision.
A transcript must be submitted with your application.
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: 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:
You are excluded from health benefits coverage if you are expected to work less than 130 hours per month for at least 90 days.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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 Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) 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.
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.
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 Experience:
Intern
