Medical Lab Scientist I

Job Description

Vitalant is hiring newly graduated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our specialty blood component manufacturing/high complexity testing reference laboratories. Regardless of your experience in this field, we have a position tailored to your skill level.

What to Expect

• Compensation Grade: 119 - 120 DOE
• Salary Range: $35.39 - $46.80 / hour
• Work Shift: Monday - Friday with Rotating Holidays and Weekends
• Schedule: 6 am - 2:30 pm Weekend Shift Differential: 8%
• Total Rewards: Blood Banking Training Program and paid certifications
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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

What You'll Get to Do

• Perform production, processing, and labeling of blood components and blood donations
• Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in approved Science (Biology, Chemistry, etc) and currently possess certification from an accredited agency as MT/MLSCA
• State licensure as required by regulations

Experience

• Medical Lab Scientist I: 1 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting state Clinical Lab Scientist requirements and certification
• Medical Lab Scientist II: MLS/BB certification required. 2 years in a clinical laboratory setting required
• Medical Lab Scientist III: SBB certification preferred. MLS/BB certification required. 3 years lab experience with 1-year IRL required. 2 years lead/charge experience required