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
SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE
Schedule: Monday - Friday with Rotating Holidays
Work Shift: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Shift Differential 9%
Base Wage: Medical Lab Scientist I - III (Must Meet Requirements for Level as per Job Description).
Base Wage: 35.39 - 46.80
2nd Shift Differential: 9%
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
- Performs high complexity testing (e.g. antigen screening, low titer testing).
- Performs moderate complexity testing (e.g. quality control of components, single donor platelet yields, hematology testing on Sysmex analyzer, residual WBC testing, Hemoglobin S testing, pH testing, etc).
- Participates in inventory management including blood product issuing.
- Performs final record review/quality review.
- Maintains accurate records and documentation.
- Participates in quality control, preventive maintenance, and validations.
- Provides technical support/liaison to hospital transfusion services.
- Resolves problems between departments that prevent production and distribution of blood components.
- Participates in rotating on-call schedule responding to urgent customer issues and system alerts outside of operating hours
Requirements
- 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 and MLS Levels
Medical Lab Scientist I
- 1 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting CA 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
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Location:
4119 Broad StreetSuite 100San 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.