Medical Laboratory Scientist I

About the role

Vitalant is hiring newly graduated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our specialty blood component manufacturing and high-complexity testing reference laboratories. Positions are tailored to your skill level, whether you are newly graduated or experienced. If you thrive in a highly regulated environment and want to be part of a mission-led, values-driven, customer-focused organization, this role offers the opportunity to make a vital impact on your community and help save lives.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity testing in immunohematology, including antibody identification, antigen typing, absorptions, elution, and crossmatch (Reference Lab).
• Perform production, processing, and labeling of blood components and blood donations (Manufacturing Lab).
• Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services.
• Review and report test results, participate in investigative studies, quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations.
• Receive coaching, encouragement, and support from caring managers invested in your career and success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent (must receive MLS certification within 6 months of eligibility).
• OR Bachelor’s degree in an approved science (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) and currently possess certification from an accredited agency as MT/MLS.
• OR State licensure as required by regulations.
• 0–2 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist educational requirements.
• OR 5+ years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, medical technology, or clinical laboratory science, or equivalent education, training, and/or experience with certification as a Medical Technologist by a recognized certifying agency.
• Medical Laboratory Technician with an Associate’s degree with experience in high-complexity testing and meets state licensure-defined criteria.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist/MLS/BB by a recognized certifying agency (or must receive certification within 12 months).

Skills

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform the following (expressed as hours per shift):

• Sitting: 5+
• Standing: 5+
• Walking: 0–3
• Lift (40# max): as needed
• Carry/move (40# max): 0–3
• Push/pull (10# of force max): 0–3
• Climbing: 0–3
• Bend: 0–3
• Squat: 0–3
• Reaching above shoulders: 0–3
• Reaching waist to shoulder: 0–3
• Reaching knee to waist: 0–3
• Reaching floor to knee: 0–3
• Grasp: 0–3
• Handling: 5+
• Finger dexterity: 5+
• Pinch: 5+
• Driving: 0–3

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

Hourly pay: $35.39 (Grade 118). Shift differentials apply: 9% for second shift, 14% for third shift, and 8% for weekend shifts.

Schedule

Wednesday – Saturday, 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM (Shift 2).

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.

Location

6930 W Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89117.