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 based in a full-service, accredited laboratory and involves resolving complex blood compatibility issues to support safe patient care, collaborating with laboratory team members, and providing customer service. All shifts are available: day, evening, and overnight. The available schedule is 8 days on and 6 days off, with no on-call requirements. Eligible evening and overnight hours receive a 15%–20% shift differential. Relocation bonuses may be available. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not provided. The starting salary is $31.00–$40.80 per hour. Candidates with substantial clinical laboratory experience and advanced credentials may be offered compensation above this range. A criminal background check and drug screen are required upon a conditional offer of hire.
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.
Nice To Haves
- SBB(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) certification.
- Substantial clinical laboratory experience and advanced credentials may qualify candidates for compensation above the stated salary range.
Responsibilities
- Work in a full-service, accredited Immunohematology Reference Laboratory.
- Resolve complex immunohematology and compatibility issues to ensure safe blood for patients.
- Deliver excellent customer service.
- Collaborate with laboratory team members.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonuses may be available.
- 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 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 for professional growth.
- Continuous learning and skill development opportunities.
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Job Type
Full-time
