As a Medical Laboratory Scientist at Vitalant, you support our life-saving mission by providing skilled technical support in the laboratory as you perform high complexity Blood Bank testing for patients.
Whether you are a newly graduated or an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist, Vitalant has a career path for you with varying levels for qualified applicants, based on your skills, certification(s) and years of experience - ranging from Medical Laboratory Generalist to Medical Laboratory Scientist IV. (See Certifications and Experience for qualifying factors.)
What you can expect:
Schedule: EVE 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM Mon-Fri (Rotates weekends)
To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired we offer a full range of benefits for you and your dependents. They include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K retirement savings plans + 5% company match
- Tuition assistance up to 5K per year
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance
- Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
- HSA and FSA
- Paid time off
- Plus, many other employee perks and programs!
We’re looking for someone who can:
- Perform high complexity testing including stem cell processing, CBC differentials, antibody identification, antigen screens, cross match, absorptions, and elution.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment; analyze complex problems; and recommend additional service, as needed.
- Review and report test results, participate in investigative studies, participate in quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations.
- Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services.
Our ideal candidate:
- Is looking for meaningful work that connects you to your community.
- Enjoys mentoring other employees on the bench.
- Thrives in a busy laboratory with high complexity testing.
Minimum Requirements:
MLS I – Certification as a Medical Technologist/MLS/BB by a recognized certifying agency required. (or must receive certification within 6 months of eligibility). 0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist educational requirements OR 5 years or more experience for the Medical Laboratory Technician.
MLS II - Certification as a Medical Technologist/MLS/BB by a recognized certifying agency or CLIA equivalent for high complexity testing required. Minimum of two years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting or BB Certification required.
MLS III - Certification as a Medical Technologist/MLS/BB by a recognized certifying agency or CLIA equivalent for high complexity testing required. Three years laboratory testing experience required. One year of Reference Lab/IRL experience preferred. Two years of experience in a lead or charge capacity required.
MLS IV - Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) by a recognized certifying agency required. Five years clinical laboratory testing experience required. One-year IRL experience preferred.
About Us
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. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.
Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.
For more EEO information about applicant rights click here.
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