Medical Laboratory Generalist

Vitalant

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting laboratory operations by managing reagents, supplies, and Special Red Cell inventory. Key duties include providing technical support to hospital transfusion services and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in a 'hard' science that meets CLIA requirements for moderate or high complexity testing. No prior experience is required for this role, providing an opportunity for rapid advancement.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CLIA

reagent preparation

inventory management

documentation

equipment maintenance

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 3 (United States of America)

Job Description:

Vitalant is seeking a 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 Generalist is vital. Support Vitalant's life-saving mission by contributing to laboratory operations. You will manage reagents, supplies, and inventory, input patient data, and provide exceptional customer service. This position presents an exciting opportunity for a fast-track progression to Medical Laboratory Scientist I in just over a year!

What to Expect

Schedule: Nights 10:45PM -7:15PM e/o W/E

Evening and W/E shift differentials

Training: 6 weeks days M-F 7:00 AM -3:30 PM

Base Wage: $21.63/hour

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

  • 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 Medical Laboratory Generalist, you'll get to:

  • Manage Special Red Cell inventory and distribution.
  • Offer technical support to hospital transfusion services.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation.
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment and identify malfunctions.
  • Conduct preparation and prequalification of reagents.
  • Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or other “hard' science meeting the CLIA requirements for moderate or high complexity testing.
  • No Experience Required

Location:

875 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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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