Medical Lab Scientist I

Vitalant

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

San Luis Obispo, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform the production, processing, and labeling of blood components and donations. Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services and manage test results, quality control, and validations.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in biology, Medical Laboratory Science, or an equivalent science field, and you are eligible to obtain MLS certification within 6 months of hire or already possess it. You also have 0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience and meet state clinical lab scientist requirements.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medical Laboratory Science

MLS certification

MT/MLS certification

CA State licensure

SBB certification

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 1 (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

Compensation Grade: 119 - 120 DOE

Salary Range: 35.39 - 46.80 / hour

Work Shift: Monday - Friday with Rotating Holidays and Weekends

Schedule: 6 am - 2:30 pm

Weekend Shift Differential: 8%

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 production, processing, and labeling of blood components and blood donations.
  • 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
  • CA State licensure as required by regulations

Experience

Medical Lab Scientist I

  • 0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting state Clinical Lab Scientist requirements and certification.

  • Pay: $35.39 / hour

Medical Lab Scientist II

  • MLS/BB certification required.

  • 2 years in a clinical laboratory setting required.

  • Pay: $39.48 - 40.70 / 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 $45.40/hour - $46.80/hour

#LABSTF

Location:

4119 Broad Street Suite 100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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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