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Medical Lab Scientist - 2nd Shift

Vitalant
CA San Luis Obispo Posted Sep 25, 2026
Full-time

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:

  • 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

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.

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