Medical Laboratory Scientist Student

Between $13.00 and

$14.30

Per Hour

DOE (Depends on Experience)

Medical Laboratory Scientist Student

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

Occupation: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Location: Gainesville, FL - 32607

Positions available: 1

Job #: 12476497

Source: Employ Florida

Posted: 3/17/2025

Updated: 3/19/2025

Expires: 6/30/2025

Web Site: Employ Florida

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

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Older Worker Friendly

Veteran Friendly

Disability Friendly

Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

1 Month(s)

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Hours

40 Hours Per Week

Shift

Day Shift

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LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for qualified applicants for the Medical Laboratory Scientist Training Program as Medical Laboratory Scientist Students in Gainesville, FL. Training program starts periodically throughout the year determined by national exam availability.

The selected candidates will participate in a rigorous four-month* training program and will be full time paid employees of LifeSouth for the duration of the program. After completion, graduates should be eligible to take a certification exam that will allow them to apply for Florida licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Medical Technologist) in the specialties of Immunohematology and Blood Banking. Students will be required to sign a service commitment of two years to LifeSouth after obtaining their FL license.

*Duration of program may vary due to exam date availability and exam eligibility

**The next training program will begin May 2025. Applications for this cohort are due April 18, 2025. Please upload an unofficial transcript at the time of application.**

LifeSouth is not required to extend an offer of employment after completion of the program, and an offer of employment may be applicable to LifeSouth Laboratories in Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, Jacksonville, FL or Gainesville, FL after completion of the program in Gainesville FL.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in a science-related field

- Completion of required coursework including: 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 additional semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination

- Must currently be legally authorized to work in the United States

- Must not possess a history of licensure actions or criminal acts that would prevent the applicant from applying for or obtaining a Florida Medical License or Trainee license

- Valid drivers license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouths driver eligibility requirements

- Ability to solve complex problems and accurately evaluate results

- Strong verbal and written communication skills coupled with the ability to prepare neat and legible reports

- Ability to work with little or no supervision after adequate instructions

- Must maintain a clean and organized work area

- Ability to prioritize tasks to complete work efficiently

Please direct general questions about the training program, including questions about the application and program requirements, by e-mail toKelly Anderson and Christina Lampp at .... Please provide your full name and telephone number in your request.

All applicants MUST submit official transcripts before beginning the program. Please mail or hand deliver transcripts to:

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

Attn: Laboratory Education

4039 Newberry Road

Gainesville, FL 32607

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $13.00 - $14.30 an hour. Once the student is certified and licensed (as required by state), the salary will increase to $29/hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call ... to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers employs only U.S. citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324B. which requires that all employees present original documentation that establish identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of the date employment begins (also referred to as the hire date).

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