Medical Lab Scientist

Vitalant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups Recognition

Job summary

Vitalant is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I or Medical Lab Generalist dedicated to making a positive difference. You will contribute to laboratory operations and the organization’s mission to provide a safe blood supply nationwide, working evenings with weekend rotation in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

Responsibilities include managing reagents and inventory, inputting patient data, performing routine equipment maintenance, and ensuring accurate records and documentation while delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree meeting CLIA requirements (medical sciences, chemistry or biology).
• ASCP Medical Lab Scientist or Blood Bank certification preferred if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage reagents, supplies and inventory.
• Input patient data and provide exceptional customer service.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and identify malfunctions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I or Medical Lab Generalist dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are results‑driven and impact‑inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you’ll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead – together. Your impact as a Medical Laboratory Scientist /Generalist is vital. Support Vitalant’s life‑saving mission by contributing to laboratory operations. You will manage reagents, supplies, and inventory, input patient data, and provide exceptional customer service.

What to Expect

Schedule: Evenings 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM with W/E rotation (w/e shift differential)

Training: Days

Base Wage: $21.63-$32.17

Location: 875 Greentree, Pittsburgh, PA

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• 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 Medical Laboratory Scientist/Generalist, you’ll get to:

• Manage Special Red Cell inventory and distribution.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and identify malfunctions.
• Conduct preparation and prequalification of reagents.

Requirements:

• Medical Lab Generalist Must have a Bachelor's degree that meets CLIA requirements (medical sciences, chemistry or biology). no experience required. new Grads welcome! $21.63-$22.38 per hour (based on years of relevant experience)
• Medical Lab Scientist Must have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science OR have a Bachelor's degree with ASCP Medical Lab Scientist or Blood Bank certification. no experience required. new Grads welcome! $32.17/ hour.

Job Category: Lab Services

Contact Information: [e-mail]

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 reserach. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant 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 us an email to [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request.