Medical Lab Scientist - Reference Lab

Vitalant; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 92,181,000 - 121,923,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Vitalant in Tempe, AZ is recruiting an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform high complexity immunohematology testing in a reference laboratory environment. You will provide technical support to hospital transfusion services and review results for accuracy and compliance.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, MLS/BB certification, and state licensure as required, with at least 1 year of relevant laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, medical technology or clinical laboratory science.
• MLS/BB certification required and state licensure as required.
• 1 year of relevant laboratory experience meeting state Clinical Lab Scientist requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity testing in immunohematology, including antibody identification, antigen typing, absorptions, elution, and crossmatch.
• Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services.
• Review and report test results; participate in QC, validations, and investigations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, medical technology or clinical laboratory science

MLS/BB certification

State licensure as required

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.Compensation Considerations:Job Grade: 118 MLS I, 119 MLS IIWork Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 6:00 am - 2:30 pmHourly Pay Rate: 32.17 - 42.55 / hourWeekend Shift Differential 8%Work Shift (if applicable):Shift 1 (United States of America)Job Description:Vitalant is hiring an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our specialty 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 ExpectSchedule: Sunday - Thursday 6:00 am - 2:30 pmBase Wage: Medical Lab Scientist I - II (Must Meet Requirements for Level as per Job Description)Base Wage: 32.17 - 42.55 per hour.Weekend Shift Differential 8%Medical Lab Scientist I1 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting state Clinical Lab Scientist requirements and certification.Pay: 32.17Medical Lab Scientist IIMLS/BB certification required.2 years in a clinical laboratory setting required.Pay: 35.89Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future withBlood Banking Training Program and paid certificationsMedical, dental, and vision insurance401K + 5% company matchTuition assistance up to $5k per yearFree basic life and AD&D insuranceFree short-and-long-term disability insurancePaid time offEmployee Resource GroupsRecognition and perksAs a Med Lab Scientist, you'll get toPerform high complexity testing in immunohematology, including antibody identification, antigen typing, absorptions, elution, and cross match.Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services.Review and report test results, participate in investigative studies, participate in quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations.Receive coaching, encouragement, and support from caring managers who are invested in your career and success.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.Minimum two years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting or Blood Banking certification required.Location:1524 West 14th Street #120 Tempe, AZ 85281Job Category:Lab ServicesContact 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.