Medical Lab Scientist I-Reference Lab

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you support our life saving mission by providing skilled technical support in the laboratory as you perform high complexity testing of patient and donor biological specimens and reviewing test results.

Whether you are a newly graduated or an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist , Vitalant has a career path for you with varying levels for Medical Laboratory Scientists, based on your skill level and experience.

What you can expect:

Schedule:

• Float position working days, evenings, nights, and bridge shift (8% shift differential for evening shift and 13% shift differential for night shift)
• Work weekends to cover weekend staff PTO

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!

Were looking for someone who can:

• Performs high complexity testing including stem cell processing, CBC differentials, antibody identification, antigen screens, cross match, absorptions, and elution.
• Performs moderate complexity testing in the lab for quality control of components, single donor platelet yields, and automated red cell technology problems.
• Review and report test results, participate in investigative studies, participate in quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations.
• Prepare blood products/components including irradiation and pooling.
• Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services.

• Applicant must be a Vitalant MLS Scholarship Recipient.
• Bachelors degree in medical laboratory science or equivalent.
• Medical Laboratory Science Certification or able to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• No experience required.
• 1+ years experience preferred.
• State licensure as required by regulations.