Medical Lab Scientist

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide. Job Description Work Shift (if applicable): Vitalant is hiring newly graduated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our Donor Product Laboratory. Your impact as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 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. What To Expect SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE Schedule: Monday - Friday with Rotating Holidays Work Shift: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm Base Wage: $45.00 2nd Shift Differential: 9% Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with: Blood Banking Training Program and paid certificationsMedical, dental, and vision insurance401K + 5% company matchTuition assistance up to $5k per yearFree basic life and AD&D insuranceFree short-and-long-term disability insurancePaid time offEmployee Resource GroupsRecognition and perks As a Med Lab Scientist, You'll Get To 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 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 Experience And MLS Levels Medical Lab Scientist I 1 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting CA state Clinical Lab Scientist requirements and certification. Location: 4119 Broad Street Suite 100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Job Category Lab Services Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.