Medical Lab Scientist - 2nd Shift

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 newly graduated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our Donor Product Laboratory. Your impact as a Medical Laboratory 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

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Schedule: Monday - Friday with Rotating Holidays

Work Shift: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Base Wage: $45.00

2nd Shift Differential: 9%

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:

Performs moderate complexity testing (e.g. quality control of components, single donor platelet yields, hematology testing on Sysmex analyzer, residual WBC testing, Hemoglobin S testing, pH testing, etc). Participates in inventory management including blood product issuing. Performs final record review/quality review. Maintains accurate records and documentation. Participates in quality control, preventive maintenance, and validations. Provides technical support/liaison to hospital transfusion services. Resolves problems between departments that prevent production and distribution of blood components. Participates in rotating on-call schedule responding to urgent customer issues and system alerts outside of operating hours Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Bachelors degree in science with a MLS ASCP or AHN certification. CA State licensure as required by regulations Experience and MLS Levels Medical Lab Scientist I 1 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting CA state Clinical Lab Scientist requirements and certification.

Location:

4119 Broad Street Suite 100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Job Category:

Lab Services

Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org

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.