About this role
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:
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Blood Banking Training Program and paid certifications
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401K + 5% company match
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Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
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Free basic life and AD&D insurance
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Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
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Paid time off
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Employee Resource Groups
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Recognition and perks As a Med Lab Scientist, you'll get to:
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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).
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Participates in inventory management including blood product issuing.
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Performs final record review/quality review.
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Maintains accurate records and documentation.
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Participates in quality control, preventive maintenance, and validations.
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Provides technical support/liaison to hospital transfusion services.
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Resolves problems between departments that prevent production and distribution of blood components.
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Participates in rotating on-call schedule responding to urgent customer issues and system alerts outside of operating hours
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Bachelors degree in science with a MLS ASCP or AHN certification.
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CA State licensure as required by regulations
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Experience and MLS Levels
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Medical Lab Scientist I
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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
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.