Medical Lab Scientist I-Reference Lab

Vitalant; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitalant seeks a Medical Lab Scientist I for their Reference Lab in Denver. This role involves performing high complexity testing and providing technical support while ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or experienced professionals with a Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement savings plan with 5% company match

Tuition assistance up to $5K per year

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be a Vitalant MLS Scholarship Recipient.
• MLS Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• State licensure as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity testing including stem cell processing and CBC differentials.
• Review and report test results, participate in investigations and quality control.
• Prepare blood products including irradiation and pooling.

Skills

Technical support

High complexity testing

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science

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Brief Description

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you support our life-saving mission by providing skilled technical support in the laboratory, performing high complexity testing of patient and donor biological specimens, and reviewing test results.

Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist, Vitalant offers a career path with varying levels based on your skill and experience.

Schedule

What you can expect:

• Float position working days, evenings, nights, and bridge shift (8% shift differential for evening shift and 13% for night shift)
• Work weekends to cover weekend staff PTO

We offer a full range of benefits to keep you energized, engaged, and inspired:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan with 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
• Many other employee perks and programs

What We're Looking For

• Performs high complexity testing including stem cell processing, CBC differentials, antibody identification, antigen screens, cross match, absorptions, and elution
• Performs moderate complexity testing for quality control, platelet yields, and automated red cell technology issues
• Reviews and reports test results, participates in investigations, quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations
• Prepares blood products including irradiation and pooling
• Provides technical support to hospital transfusion services

Requirements

• Must be a Vitalant MLS Scholarship Recipient
• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or equivalent
• MLS Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• No experience required; 1+ years preferred
• State licensure as required

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. with a safe blood supply, laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise, and research. We operate 115 donation centers nationwide and host about 60,000 blood drives annually, serving over 900 hospitals.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful environment that promotes personal growth and career development.

EEO Statement

We are an equal employment/affirmative action employer. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].