Medical Lab Scientist I

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 1 (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

Compensation Grade: 119 - 120 DOE

Salary Range: 35.39 - 46.80 / hour

Work Shift: Monday - Friday with Rotating Holidays and Weekends

Schedule: 6 am - 2:30 pm

Weekend Shift Differential: 8%

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 biology, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent

• and

• 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 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 Street
Suite 100
San 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.