Medical Lab Scientist I

Vitalant

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Posted 9 days ago

Full Time

Las Vegas, Nevada

In Person

Smart Summary

Perform high complexity testing in immunohematology, including antibody identification, antigen typing, and cross matching. Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services while maintaining quality control and equipment validations.

Vitalant is seeking Medical Lab Scientists with a Bachelor's degree in biology or Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent) and relevant lab experience. You'll perform high complexity testing, provide technical support, and participate in quality control in a highly regulated environment. Strong technical skills and a willingness to learn are essential.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Immunohematology

Antibody identification

Antigen typing

Absorptions

Elution

Cross match

Quality control

Preventative maintenance

Validations

Clinical services

Laboratory testing

Technical support

Blood component manufacturing

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: Wed - Sat 3pm - 1:30 am (10 hour shift) + needed flexibility to cover PTO and any other staffing needs on occasion.

Salary: 35.39 / hour + 8% 2nd shift differential + 8% weekend Shift Differential

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:

6930 W Charleston Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89117

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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