Medical Lab Scientist I-Reference Lab (Finance)
Description
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
- 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!
- 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.
Requirements
- Applicant must be a Vitalant MLS Scholarship Recipient.
- Bachelor's 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.
Summary
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 bl ood 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.
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