Medical Lab Scientist (Generalist)

About the role

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. If you are results-driven and impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead – together. Your impact as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Lab Generalist 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity testing in immunohematology, including antibody identification, antigen typing, absorptions, elution, and cross match.
• Review and report test results, participate in investigative studies, participate in quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations.
• Receive coaching, encouragement, and support from caring managers who are invested in your career and success.
• Medical Lab Generalist: fast track to MLS in just over one year.

Requirements

• Medical Lab Generalist: Bachelor's degree in a CLIA approved program (Biology, chemistry, medical science, etc.) required; no experience required; fast track to Medical Lab Scientist Level I in just over one year.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist I: Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or MLS certification required; certification as MLS required within 6 months of employment.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist II: MLS/BB certification required; 2 years in a clinical laboratory setting required.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist III: SBB certification preferred; MLS/BB certification required; 3 years lab experience with 1-year IRL required; 2 years lead/charge experience required.

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

Pay

• Base pay: $21.63/hour – $42.55/hour (depending on role)
• Medical Lab Generalist: $21.63/hour – $22.38/hour
• Medical Laboratory Scientist I: $32.17/hour
• Medical Laboratory Scientist II: $35.89/hour – $37.00/hour