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.

Work Shift (if applicable):

Shift 3 (United States of America)

Job Description:

Vitalant is hiring newly graduated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our high complexity testing transfusion services 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

Schedule EVE: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (works every 3rd W/E) -

Generous shift differential for EVE and W/E

Base Wage: $37.16 - $44.77

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.
• Receive coaching, encouragement, and support from caring managers who are invested in your career and success.
• Bachelor's degree in biology, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent (must receive MLS certification within 6 months of eligibility)
• or
• Bachelor's degree in approved Science (Biology, Chemistry, etc) and currently possess certification from an accredited agency as MT/MLS
• State licensure as required by regulations

Experience

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: $37.16/hour

Medical Lab Scientist II

• MLS/BB certification required.

• 2 years in a clinical laboratory setting required.

• Pay: $42.73/hour - $44.77/hour

Location:

1740 W Taylor Street Chicago, IL 60612

Job Category:

Lab Services

Contact Information:

careers@vitalant.org

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.