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Medical Lab Generalist or Scientist Blood Bank

Description

Vitalant is hiring a Medical Laboratory Generalist OR Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our high complexity testing transfusion services laboratories. Regardless of your experience in this field, we have a position tailored to your skill level.

Your impact as a Medical Lab Generalist/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

Schedule: This position will work in our lab located in the Washington/Wheeling hospital.

This position will work Nights --combination of 12 hour /8 hour shifts --40/hours per week. Will work e/o W/E.

Hours for permanent schedule will rotate: 10:45 PM-07:15 AM or 06:45 PM-07:15 AM

Training: 6 -8 weeks Days in Pittsburgh. 7:00 AM -3:30 PM

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

  • 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 Medical Lab Generalist /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.



Requirements

Medical Laboratory Generalist

  • Bachelor's degree in a "hard" science, (i.e chemistry, biology) with at least 30 credits in chemistry, biology, medical science, required.
  • No experience needed.
  • We will work with you to get BB ASCP certified in just over a year and move you into a MLS role!
  • Starting pay is $21.63/hour plus applicable shift differentials
  • College transcripts required.


Medical Laboratory Scientist I

  • Must have Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science and/or have ASCP MLS /BB Certification. Will need to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
  • No experience needed.
  • Starting pay is $32.17 /hour plus applicable shift differentials.
  • College transcript required.


Medical Laboratory Scientist II

  • Bachelor's degree in medical Lab Science required -(other degrees applicable if have ASCP MLS/BB certification).
  • ASCP MLS /BB certification required.
  • Two years of blood bank experience required.
  • Salary $35.89-$37.00/hour plus applicable shift differentials.
  • College transcripts required.
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Medical Lab Generalist or Scientist Blood Bank

Vitalant
Pittsburgh, PA
Full Time
Bachelor's
Certification
USD 40.00 per hour

Published on 11/05/2025

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