Medical Lab Scientist-Transfusion Services

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.

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Job Description:

Vitalant is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Generalist dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are results-driven and impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead – together.

Your impact as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Lab Generalist 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

Schedule: Nights 11:00PM - 7:30 AM (rotates e/o W/E)

Training: Paid Training 6-8 weeks Days (7:00 AM - 3:30PM) Monday-Friday.

Training location: 875 Greentree Bldg 5 Pittsburgh, PA

Base Pay: $21.63/hour - $42.55/hour (depending on role).

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

• Perform high complexity testing in immunohematology, including antibody identification, antigen typing, absorptions, elution, and cross match.

• Review and report test results, participate in investigative studies, participate in quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations.

• Receive coaching, encouragement, and support from caring managers who are invested in your career and success.

• Medical Lab Generalist: we can help you fast track to MLS in just over one year!

Medical Lab Generalist

• Bachelor's degree in a CLIA approved program (Biology, chemistry, medical science etc.) required.

• no experience required.

• We will fast track you to Medical Lab Scientist Level I is just over one year!

• Pay: $21.63/hour - $22.38/hour

Medical Lab Scientist I

• Bachelor's degree in medical Lab Science or MLS certification required.

• Certification as MLS required within 6 months of employment.

• Pay: $32.17/hour

Medical Lab Scientist II

• MLS/BB certification required.

• 2 years in a clinical laboratory setting required.

• Pay: $35.89/hour - $37/hour

Medical Lab Scientist III

• ​SBB certification preferred. MLS/BB certification required.

• 3 years lab experience with 1-year IRL required.

• 2 years lead/charge experience required.

• Pay $41.27/hour - $42.55/hour

Location:

875 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Job Category:

Lab Services

Contact Information: [email protected]

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.