Medical Laboratory Scientist (Immunohematology) – All Shifts Available
About The Position
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative Medical Laboratory Scientist to join its Immunohematology Reference Laboratory team in Birmingham, Alabama. The role is in a full-service, accredited laboratory and involves resolving complex blood compatibility issues in support of safe patient care, collaborating with laboratory team members, and providing service to customers. Day, evening, and overnight shifts are available, with a schedule of 8 days on and 6 days off. There are no on-call requirements. Eligible evening and overnight hours receive a shift differential of 15%–20%. Relocation bonuses may be available. Starting pay is $31.00–$40.80 per hour; candidates with substantial clinical laboratory experience and advanced credentials may be offered compensation above this range. The position offers hands-on experience in a full-service Immunohematology Reference Lab, continuous learning and skill-development opportunities, access to an accredited SBB training program, and the opportunity to perform critical, complex testing that supports lifesaving patient care. A criminal background check and drug screen are required after a conditional offer. U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Requirements
- National certification as MT/CLS/MLS through ASCP, AAB, or AMT, including immunohematology.
- Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science.
- Familiarity with blood banking.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen upon conditional offer of hire.
Nice To Haves
- SBB(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) certification.
- Substantial clinical laboratory experience and advanced credentials may qualify candidates for compensation above the stated range.
Responsibilities
- Work in a full-service, accredited Immunohematology Reference Laboratory.
- Resolve complex immunohematology and compatibility issues to ensure the safest blood for patients.
- Deliver excellent customer service.
- Collaborate with laboratory team members and provide service to customers.
Benefits
- Sign-on and relocation bonuses may be available.
- Shift differential for eligible evening and overnight hours.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to full-time employees beginning the first of the month after 60 days.
- Supplemental life, cancer, accident, and disability insurance.
- Mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth.
- Free basic life insurance for full-time employees.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer match each pay period.
- Employer-funded retirement plan for vested employees and a 403(b) plan.
- Access to wages before payday.
- Access to an accredited SBB training program and opportunities for continuous learning and skill development.
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Job Type
Full-time
