Medical Laboratory Scientist (Immunohematology) – All Shifts Available

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Shift differential

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Immunohematology Reference Laboratory team in Birmingham, Alabama.

You will work in a full-service, accredited Immunohematology Reference Laboratory, resolving complex compatibility issues and supporting safe patient care while collaborating with the laboratory team and serving customers.

Qualifications

• Must have national certification MT/CLS/MLS with ASCP, AAB or AMT, including immunohematology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science.
• Familiarity with blood banking.

Responsibilities

• Work in a full-service, accredited Immunohematology Reference Laboratory.
• Resolve complex immunohematology and compatibility issues to ensure the safest blood for patients.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Immunohematology

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science

National certification MT/CLS/MLS (ASCP/AAB/AMT)

SBB(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) certification (preferred)

Job description

Description

Do you have a passion for making an impact on patient care behind the scenes? Thrive when solving complex problems? Value a lab culture that encourages communication, learning, and shared expertise?

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Immunohematology Reference Laboratory team in Birmingham, Alabama.

Schedule and Availability

• All shifts Available: Day, Evening, and Overnight
• Available Schedule: 8 days on, 6 days off
• No On-Call Requirements
• Shift Differential – 15%-20% for eligible evening and overnight hours
• Relocation Bonus Available!

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you’ll work in a full-service, accredited Immunohematology Reference Laboratory, helping resolve complex blood compatibility issues and supporting safe patient care. You’ll collaborate with laboratory team members and provide service to customers.

What You’ll Do:

• Work in a full-service, accredited Immunohematology Reference Laboratory
• Resolve complex immunohematology and compatibility issues to ensure the safest blood for patients
• Deliver excellent customer service

What You'll Need:

• National certification as MT/CLS/MLS with ASCP, AAB or AMT, including immunohematology
• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science
• Familiarity with blood banking

Preferred:

• SBB(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) certification

Why LifeSouth?

• Hands-on experience in a full-service Immunohematology Reference Lab
• Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development
• Access to our accredited SBB training program for professional growth
• Perform critical and complex testing that directly supports lifesaving patient care

Our Benefits:

• Sign-on & relocation bonuses available
• Shift differential for evening and overnight hours
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day

Starting salary is $31.00/hour - $40.80/hour. Candidates with substantial clinical laboratory experience and advanced credentials may be offered compensation above this range. Shift differential applies to eligible evening and overnight hours. Relocation bonuses may also be offered to qualified candidates.

Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.