Medical Lab Scientist
About The Position
Vitalant is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Generalist dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are results-driven and impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead – together. Your impact as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Lab Generalist is vital. 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. Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. and hosts approximately 60,000 blood drives annually.
Requirements
- Medical Lab Generalist: Bachelor's degree in a CLIA approved program (Biology, chemistry, medical science etc.) required. no experience required.
- Medical Lab Scientist I: Bachelor's degree in medical Lab Science or MLS certification required. Certification as MLS required within 6 months of employment.
- Medical Lab Scientist II: MLS/BB certification required. 2 years in a clinical laboratory setting required.
Nice To Haves
- Fast track to MLS in just over one year (for Medical Lab Generalist).
- Certification as MLS required within 6 months of employment (for Medical Lab Scientist I).
Responsibilities
- Perform high complexity testing in immunohematology, including antibody identification, antigen typing, absorptions, elution, and cross match.
- Review and report test results.
- Participate in investigative studies.
- Participate in quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations.
- Receive coaching, encouragement, and support from caring managers who are invested in your career and success.
Benefits
- Blood Banking Training Program and paid certifications
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K + 5% company match
- Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance
- Free short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Resource Groups
- Recognition and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
