Medical Lab Scientist Transfusion Services

Job Description

Vitalant is hiring newly graduated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our high complexity testing transfusion services laboratory. Your impact as a Medical Laboratory Scientist is vital.

What To Expect

• Schedule: EVE (Every Other Week), 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Base Wage: $37.16 - $44.77
• Comprehensive Total Rewards:
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent (must receive MLS certification within 6 months of eligibility)
• Bachelor's degree in approved Science (Biology, Chemistry, etc) and currently possess certification from an accredited agency as MT/MLS
• State licensure as required by regulations

Experience

• Medical Lab Scientist I: Bachelor's degree in medical Lab Science or MLS certification required. Certification as MLS required within 6 months of employment.
• Medical Lab Scientist II: MLS/BB certification required. 2 years in a clinical laboratory setting required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent (must receive MLS certification within 6 months of eligibility)
• Bachelor's degree in approved Science (Biology, Chemistry, etc) and currently possess certification from an accredited agency as MT/MLS
• State licensure as required by regulations

Skills

• High complexity testing in immunohematology, including antibody identification, antigen typing, absorptions, elution, and cross match (Ref Lab)
• Production, processing, and labeling of blood components and blood donations (Manu Lab)
• Technical support to hospital transfusion services
• Review and report test results, participate in investigative studies, participate in quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations

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

• Medical Lab Scientist I: $37.16/hour
• Medical Lab Scientist II: $42.73/hour - $44.77/hour

Location

1740 W Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60612

Contact Information

careers@vitalant.org