Medical Lab Scientist III

Vitalant; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blood Banking Training Program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K + 5% company match

Tuition assistance up to $5k per year

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups

Recognition and perks

Job summary

Vitalant is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide skilled technical support to our specialty blood component manufacturing and high complexity testing reference laboratories. The role offers opportunities for growth in a mission-driven, values-led organization.

You will perform immunohematology testing, ensure accurate reporting, and contribute to quality programs while supporting hospital transfusion services. This role requires a MLS/BB certification and several years of experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity testing in immunohematology, including antibody identification, antigen typing, absorptions, elution, and cross match.
• Perform production, processing, and labeling of blood components and blood donations.
• 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.

Skills

Immunohematology

High complexity testing

Technical support

Quality control

Training & mentoring

Test result review

Investigative studies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science

MLS/BB Medical Technologist certification

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 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]

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.