## Medical Lab ScientistApply: CA San Luis Obispo: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_0000003081At 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 StreetSuite 100San Luis Obispo, CA 93401**Job Category:**Lab Services**Contact Information:** careers@vitalant.orgIf 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.