Medical Lab Scientist III

Vitalant • Rosemont, IL

3d • $49 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Vitalant is hiring an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist III to bring skilled technical support to our specialty blood component manufacturing/high complexity testing reference laboratories. If you thrive in a highly regulated environment, have a willingness to learn and a desire to be a part of a mission-led, values-driven, customer-focused organization, we encourage you to apply to learn more. At Vitalant, you can make a difference, help save lives, and have a vital impact on your community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, medical technology or clinical laboratory science required.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist/MLS/BB from an accredited agency or CLIA equivalent for high complexity testing required.
• State licensure as required by regulations.
• Three years of laboratory testing experience required.
• One year of Reference Lab/IRL experience preferred.
• Two years of experience in a lead or charge capacity required.
• MLS/BB certification required.
• 3 years lab experience with 1-year IRL required.
• 2 years lead/charge experience required.

Nice To Haves

• SBB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity testing in immunohematology, including antibody identification, antigen typing, absorptions, elution, and cross match.(Ref Lab)
• Perform production, processing, and labeling of blood components and blood donations (Manu Lab)
• Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services.
• Review and report test results, participate in investigative studies, participate in quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations.
• Conduct training, observations, competency assessments and documentation.
• Participate in technical investigative studies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level