MLS, Special Testing Lab — Rotating Shifts

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Supplemental insurances: life, cancer,

Disability insurance

Telehealth mental wellness resources

Free basic life insurance

Health Savings Account with employer’s

Employer funded retirement plan + 403b

Access to wages prior to pay day

Job summary

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Special Testing Laboratory. You will perform and interpret a wide range of high-complexity testing across flow cytometry, molecular biology, hematology, serology, cellular therapies, HLA, chemistry and coagulation. New graduates accepted.

Shifts are four 10-hour days; day or mid-shift; rotating holidays; shift differential may apply. Legal work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• MLS/AMT/MT certification or eligibility to sit for exam.
• Florida Technologist license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Experience in Blood Banking, Molecular, Flow Cytometry or Histocompatibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret a high-complexity range of clinical laboratory testing with professional judgment.
• Support cellular therapies, including quality control testing of products and blood components.
• Conduct specialized molecular testing (RBC and HPA genotyping, NGS, DNA extraction).
• Perform HLA typing and antibody identification in血 platelets refractory workups.
• Evaluate specimen integrity and results; identify discrepancies and take corrective action.
• Troubleshoot tests, instrumentation, and QC issues; escalate when needed.
• Adhere to procedures for specimen handling, analysis, reporting, calibration and documentation.
• Engage in proficiency testing and quality activities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of testing, QC, corrective actions and patient results.
• Collaborate with leadership to resolve complex testing issues and promote teamwork.

Education

MLS (ASCP) certification

Florida Technologist license

Job description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Special Testing Laboratory. You will perform and interpret a wide range of high-complexity testing across flow cytometry, molecular biology, hematology, serology, cellular therapies, HLA, chemistry and coagulation. New graduates accepted.

Shifts are four 10-hour days; day or mid-shift; rotating holidays; shift differential may apply. Legal work in the U.S.