Medical Lab Scientist Transfusion Services

About the role

Vitalant is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Generalist dedicated to making a positive difference. 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.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in a CLIA-approved program (Biology, Chemistry, Medical Science, etc.) required.
• No experience required.
• Fast-track opportunity to Medical Lab Scientist Level I in just over one year.
• Pay: $21.63/hour – $22.38/hour

Medical Lab Scientist I

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Lab Science or MLS certification required.
• Certification as MLS required within 6 months of employment.
• Pay: $32.17/hour

Medical Lab Scientist II

• MLS/BB certification required.
• 2 years in a clinical laboratory setting required.
• Pay: $35.89/hour – $37/hour

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.
• Pay: $41.27/hour – $42.55/hour

Training

• Paid training for 6–8 weeks, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
• Training location: 875 Greentree Building 5, Pittsburgh, PA.

Schedule

• Evenings 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM (rotates every other weekend).

Pay

• Base pay ranges by role:
  • Medical Lab Generalist: $21.63/hour – $22.38/hour
  • Medical Lab Scientist I: $32.17/hour
  • Medical Lab Scientist II: $35.89/hour – $37/hour
  • Medical Lab Scientist III: $41.27/hour – $42.55/hour

Benefits

• Blood Banking Training Program and paid certifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K with 5% company match.
• Tuition assistance up to $5,000 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.