Medical Lab Scientist

01 VITALANT; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blood Banking Training Program andpaid

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 and perks

Job summary

Vitalant is hiring newly graduated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to support the Donor Product Laboratory in San Luis Obispo, CA. This role performs moderate to complex testing, ensures quality records, and collaborates across departments to maintain blood component distribution.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science or related field with MLS ASCP/AHN certification and CA licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a Bachelor's degree in science with MLS ASCP or AHN certification.
• CA State licensure as required by regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

MLS ASCP or AHN certification

Tools

Sysmex analyzer

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):

Job Description:

Vitalant is hiring newly graduated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our Donor Product Laboratory. 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

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE

Schedule: Monday - Friday with Rotating Holidays

Work Shift: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Base Wage: $45.00

2nd Shift Differential: 9%

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 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 Medical Laboratory Science or Bachelors degree in science with a MLS ASCP or AHN certification.

CA State licensure as required by regulations

Experience and MLS Levels

Medical Lab Scientist I

• 1 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting CA state Clinical Lab Scientist requirements and certification.

Location:

4119 Broad Street
Suite 100
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Job Category:

Lab Services

Contact Information:

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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.