Medical Lab Scientist

Vitalant • San Luis Obispo, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Vitalant is hiring newly graduated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our Donor Product Laboratory. 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 Medical Laboratory Science or Bachelors degree in science with a MLS ASCP or AHN certification.
• CA State licensure as required by regulations
• 1 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting CA state Clinical Lab Scientist requirements and certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate complexity testing (e.g. quality control of components, single donor platelet yields, hematology testing on Sysmex analyzer, residual WBC testing, Hemoglobin S testing, pH testing, etc).
• Participates in inventory management including blood product issuing.
• Performs final record review/quality review.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation.
• Participates in quality control, preventive maintenance, and validations.
• Provides technical support/liaison to hospital transfusion services.
• Resolves problems between departments that prevent production and distribution of blood components.
• Participates in rotating on-call schedule responding to urgent customer issues and system alerts outside of operating hours

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

What This Job Offers

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