Medical Lab Scientist III
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 an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to bring skilled technical support to our specialty blood component manufacturing/high complexity testing reference laboratories. Regardless of your experience in this field, we have a position tailored to your skill level.
Your impact as a Medical Lab 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
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.(Ref Lab)???
- Perform production, processing, and labeling of blood components and blood donations (Manu Lab)??
- Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services.
- Review and report test results, participate in investigative studies, participate in quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations.
- Conduct training, observations, competency assessments and documentation.
- Participate in technical investigative studies.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, medical technology or clinical laboratory science required.
- Certification as a Medical Technologist/MLS/BB from an accredited agency or CLIA equivalent for high complexity testing required.
- State licensure as required by regulations.
- Three years of laboratory testing experience required.
- One year of Reference Lab/IRL experience preferred.
- Two years of experience in a lead or charge capacity required.
Location:
5505 Pearl StreetRosemont, IL 60018
Job Category:
Lab Services
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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.