Medical Laboratory Scientist

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers•Gainesville, FL

12d•$31 - $41

About The Position

Do you have a passion for making an impact on patient care behind the scenes? Thrive when solving complex problems? Value a lab culture that encourages communication, learning, and shared expertise? Join our lifesaving team of Immunohematology Medical Laboratory Scientists in Gainesville, FL today! Position Details: - Overnight Shift - Monday - Sunday, 9:30pm - 7:30am (4 days, 10-hours shifts; or 5 days, 8-hour shifts) - Shift Differential – 15%-20% for eligible evening and overnight hours - Relocation Bonuses Available! Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position. What You’ll Do: - 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 with no on-call requirements Why LifeSouth? - Hands-on experience in a full-service Immunohematology Reference Lab - Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development - Access to our accredited SBB training program for professional growth - Perform critical and complex testing that directly supports lifesaving patient care Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team and help save lives! Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace. The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position. LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer. If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process. #TEC

Requirements

National certification as MT/CLS/MLS with ASCP, AAB or AMT, including immunohematology
Valid Technologist license issued by the state of Florida
Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science
Familiarity with blood banking

Nice To Haves

SBB(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) certification

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 with no on-call requirements

Benefits

Sign-on & relocation bonuses available
Shift differential for evening and overnight hours
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
Access to wages prior to pay day