Medical Lab Scientist I - Reference Lab

Vitalant

Posted about 1 month ago

Full Time

Tempe, Arizona

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform high complexity testing in immunohematology and provide technical support to hospital transfusion services. Review and report test results while participating in quality control, preventative maintenance, and investigative studies.

Qualifications

Vitalant is seeking both new graduates and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists for their reference lab, with positions available based on skill level. Key requirements include a Bachelor's degree in biology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field, and the ability to obtain MLS certification within 6 months if necessary, in addition to relevant lab experience or certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Job Description

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.

Work Shift (if applicable):

Shift 2 (United States of America)

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.

Your impact as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 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.

What to Expect

Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:00 pm - 1:30 am with Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Shift Differential 8%

Weekend Shift Differential 8%

Base Pay: 32.17 - 35.89 Depending on Experience

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with

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

As a Med Lab Scientist, you'll get to

Perform high complexity testing in immunohematology, including antibody identification, antigen typing, absorptions, elution, and cross match.

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.

Bachelor's degree in biology, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent (must receive MLS certification within 6 months of eligibility)

or

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

0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist educational requirements

or

5 years or more experience as Medical Laboratory Technician

Location:

1524 West 14th Street #120 Tempe, AZ 85281

Job Category:

Lab Services

Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org

If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together. 

Vitalant

Vitalant is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. Individuals generously donating blood, volunteering and giving financially are essential to our lifesaving mission.

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