Medical Lab Scientist

Vitalant; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blood Banking Training Programs

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K + 5% company match

Tuition assistance up to $5k/year

Life insurance (basic)

Short/long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups

Recognition and perks

Job summary

Vitalant is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist III to provide skilled technical support in high-complexity testing within our blood component manufacturing and reference laboratories in Rosemont, IL. The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and rigorous quality processes.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, MLS/BB or CLIA high-complexity certification, state licensure where required, and at least three years of lab testing experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, medical technology or clinical laboratory science required.
• Certification as Medical Technologist/MLS/BB from an accredited agency or CLIA equivalent for high complexity testing required.
• State licensure as required by regulations.
• Three years of laboratory testing experience required.
• Two years of lead or charge capacity experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity testing in immunohematology, including antibody identification, antigen typing, absorptions, elution, and cross match.
• Production, processing, and labeling of blood components and donations.
• Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services and review/report test results.
• Conduct training, observations, competency assessments, and documentation.
• Participate in quality control, validations, and investigations.

Skills

Immunohematology testing

Quality control

Training & supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biology/Medical Technology

Job description

Medical Lab Scientist III### Medical Lab Scientist IIIApply: Onsite: IL Rosemont: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_0000003290At 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 hiring an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to bring skilled technical support to our specialty blood component manufacturing/high complexity testing reference laboratories. Regardless of your experience in this field, we have a position tailored to your skill level. Your impact as a Medical Lab 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### Schedule### 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* Perform high complexity testing in immunohematology, including antibody identification, antigen typing, absorptions, elution, and cross match.(Ref Lab)???* Perform production, processing, and labeling of blood components and blood donations (Manu Lab)??* Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services.* Review and report test results, participate in investigative studies, participate in quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations.* Conduct training, observations, competency assessments and documentation.* Participate in technical investigative studies.* Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, medical technology or clinical laboratory science required.* Certification as a Medical Technologist/MLS/BB from an accredited agency or CLIA equivalent for high complexity testing required.* State licensure as required by regulations.* Three years of laboratory testing experience required.* One year of Reference Lab/IRL experience preferred.* Two years of experience in a lead or charge capacity required.**Location:**5505 Pearl StreetRosemont, IL 60018**Job Category:**Lab Services**Contact Information:** [e-mail] 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.### About UsVitalant 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.