[{"_1":2,"_3":-5,"_4":-5},"loaderData",{"_5":6,"_7":8},"actionData","errors","routes/ssr/_anon-layout",{"_240":241,"_242":243,"_244":-5,"_245":246,"_247":248,"_249":250,"_251":252},"browse-city",{"_9":10,"_11":12,"_13":14,"_15":16,"_17":18,"_19":20,"_21":22,"_23":24,"_25":26,"_27":28,"_29":30,"_31":32},"careerAreaSlug","science-and-research","careerAreaName","Science & Research","occupationSlug","medical-scientist","occupationName","Medical Scientist","stateSlug","tx","stateName","Texas","citySlug","mcallen","cityName","McAllen","jobs",[204,205],"gone",false,"selectedJobDetail",{"_36":37,"_38":39,"_40":41,"_42":43,"_44":45,"_46":47,"_48":49,"_50":51,"_52":53,"_23":54,"_19":20,"_55":28,"_56":57,"_58":59,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":67,"_68":28,"_69":70,"_71":70,"_72":28,"_73":28,"_74":75,"_76":77,"_78":79,"_80":81,"_82":28,"_83":28,"_84":85,"_86":87,"_88":89,"_90":91,"_92":93,"_94":95,"_96":97,"_98":99,"_100":101,"_102":103,"_104":105,"_106":107,"_108":28,"_109":110,"_111":112,"_21":22,"_17":18,"_13":14,"_113":114,"_9":115,"_116":117,"_118":119,"_120":121,"_122":123,"_124":125,"_126":127,"_128":70,"_129":37,"_130":39,"_131":114,"_132":133,"_134":135,"_136":137},"selectedJobCompanyDetails",{"_33":34,"_35":34},"profileURL","","CompanyName","id","d52d39cd0b18056919d4ee1685aa67e2ef592566","slug","medical-lab-scientist-i-d52d39cd","title","Medical Lab Scientist I","body","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 1 (United States of America)

Job Description:

Vitalant is hiring newly graduated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our specialty blood component manufacturing laboratory testing and processing Donor blood products. 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:

Days with W/e rotation

Base Wage:

$28.95/hour to $31.56/hour

Location:

McAllen, TX 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 production, processing, and labeling of blood components and blood donations 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. Requirements Bachelor's degree in biology, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent (must receive MLS certification within 6 months of eligibility) State licensure as required by regulations Experience 0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist educational requirements

Location:

1400 S 6th Street McAllen, TX 78501

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.","type","jobPosting","source","LC","accountId","35853284","organizationName","VITALANT","applicationUrl","https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=494cbc95e0686f8f","McAllen, TX","isRemote","location",{"_200":201,"_202":203},"createdAt","2026-08-19T15:25:07.373976085Z","updatedAt","2026-09-15T03:20:32.076907118Z","publishedAt","2026-08-18T00:00:00Z","expiresAt","2026-10-15T00:00:00Z","status","active","isExpired","isDiscoverable",true,"isSearchable","isSpotlight","isDraft","careerSkills",[170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178],"requiredEducation","4_college","benefitCategories",[166,167,168,169],"amount",62930,"isEmailRequired","isPhoneRequired","subtype","job","titleSearch","Medical Laboratory Scientists","compensationType","salary","locationFlexibility","onsite","employmentTypeName","full_time","wage10thPercentileHourly",28.98798076923077,"wage30thPercentileHourly",30.27019230769231,"wage50thPercentileHourly",30.690384615384616,"growthRateFiveYear",0.2033,"payGrowthScore",64.47340567131475,"jobSecurityScore",59.9244088125633,"compositeScore",62.198907241939025,"compositeLowConfidence","county","48215","state","48","sitemapPath","/science-and-research/medical-scientist/tx/mcallen",[10],"eduLevelsName",[77],"lotCareerAreaName",[12],"lotOccupationName",[16],"lotSpecializedOccupation",[165],"minYearsExperience","0","minEduLevels","2","isCanonical","canonicalJobId","canonicalSlug","canonicalSitemapPath","groupVariantCount",1,"groupLocations",[162],"aiEnrichments",{"_138":139,"_140":141,"_142":143,"_144":145},"pay",{"_149":150,"_151":152,"_153":154,"_155":156,"_157":154,"_158":156,"_159":70,"_160":161},"extractedFilters",{"_90":91},"experienceLevel",{"_146":28,"_147":148},"tldr","A Medical Lab Scientist I position in McAllen, TX pays about $29–$32 an hour, requires a bachelor’s degree and MLS certification, and offers full‑time onsite work with a comprehensive benefits package.","isEntryLevel","explanation","The role requires a bachelor’s degree, MLS certification, and 0‑2 years of experience, so it is not entry‑level.","period","hourly","currency","USD","rawMin",28.95,"rawMax",31.56,"hourlyMin","hourlyMax","disclosed","basis","extracted",{"_163":54,"_111":18,"_164":37,"_38":39,"_55":28,"_52":53,"_113":114},"city","jobId","33141214","paid_leave","education_career_development","retirement_savings","insurance",{"_179":198,"_181":199,"_183":-5},{"_179":196,"_181":197,"_183":-5},{"_179":194,"_181":195,"_183":-5},{"_179":192,"_181":193,"_183":-5},{"_179":190,"_181":191,"_183":-5},{"_179":188,"_181":189,"_183":-5},{"_179":186,"_181":187,"_183":-5},{"_179":184,"_181":185,"_183":-5},{"_179":180,"_181":182,"_183":-5},"code","KS125PD6W9XB0S99PZ1L","value","Laboratory Testing","proficiency","BGS9D704AD1D45449836","Laboratory Experience","KS124046TRJDP25WFPYC","Packaging And Labeling","KS1213774R45VMDJPT62","Blood Donation Drives","KS1213G6KK4JDX6TNHJV","Blood Transfusions","KS121166ZTSL5011K9Q3","Biology","ES1C481CCCCE68A537D1","Blood Product Analysis","KSKG9OA3NDST6929VROF","Quality Control","KS121ZK72969ZMWZX55X","Medical Laboratory","lat",26.2034071,"lon",-98.2300124,{"_36":37,"_38":39,"_40":41,"_44":45,"_46":47,"_50":51,"_209":-5,"_23":54,"_19":20,"_68":28,"_73":28,"_210":-5,"_62":63,"_60":61,"_84":85,"_88":89,"_90":91,"_92":93,"_113":114,"_80":81,"_213":232,"_132":133,"_136":233,"_216":234},{"_36":206,"_38":207,"_40":41,"_44":45,"_46":47,"_50":208,"_209":-5,"_23":54,"_19":20,"_68":28,"_73":28,"_210":-5,"_62":211,"_60":212,"_84":85,"_88":89,"_90":91,"_92":93,"_113":114,"_80":81,"_213":214,"_132":133,"_136":215,"_216":217},"b13967cef4a63320f1c3b2d4a294310df13320a5","medical-lab-scientist-i-b13967ce","Vitalant","logoUrl","isFavorited","2026-08-02T00:00:00Z","2026-09-24T06:43:24.567630645Z","groupCityNames",[54],{"_138":225,"_140":226,"_142":227,"_144":228},"bricks",[218,219],{"_220":224,"_222":223},{"_220":221,"_222":223},"content","$62,930.00","variant","gray","Full-Time",{"_149":150,"_151":152,"_153":154,"_155":156,"_157":154,"_158":156,"_159":70,"_160":161},{"_90":91},{"_229":230,"_146":70,"_147":231},"A Medical Lab Scientist I at Vitalant in McAllen, TX earns about $29–$32 an hour, works a rotating schedule, and gets a full benefits package including training and insurance.","estimatedYearsExperience",0,"The posting accepts 0‑2 years of experience and only requires a bachelor’s degree, so it is entry‑level; a preferred degree is not a barrier.",[54],{"_138":237,"_140":238,"_142":239,"_144":145},[235,236],{"_220":224,"_222":223},{"_220":221,"_222":223},{"_149":150,"_151":152,"_153":154,"_155":156,"_157":154,"_158":156,"_159":70,"_160":161},{"_90":91},{"_146":28,"_147":148},"preloadedState",{"_275":276,"_277":278,"_279":280,"_281":282},"session",{"_274":28},"learnerProfile","statsigUser",{"_265":266,"_267":-7,"_268":269,"_270":271},"statsigSSR",{"_261":262,"_263":264},"experimentParams",{"_253":257,"_255":258,"_256":259},"experimentGroups",{"_253":254,"_255":254,"_256":254},"aa_job_details","Control","aa_explore_202608","job_description_positioning",{"_260":254},{"_260":254},{"_260":254},"arm","gates",{},"configs",{},"userID","anonymous","email","custom",{},"customIDs",{"_272":273},"stableID","dev-stable-id-localhost","isAuthenticated","userAndSession",{"_242":377,"_244":-5,"_378":28,"_379":380,"_381":382},"courseSearch",{"_322":323,"_324":230,"_325":326,"_327":230,"_328":-5,"_329":-5,"_330":-5,"_291":28,"_331":28,"_332":-5,"_333":334,"_335":-5,"_336":337,"_338":339,"_340":341},"careerNavigatorSlice",{"_56":307,"_308":34,"_309":310,"_311":312,"_313":70,"_314":70,"_315":-5,"_316":317},"caapCareerSearch",{"_283":28,"_284":34,"_285":286,"_287":288,"_289":290,"_291":28,"_292":-5,"_293":28,"_294":295},"myCareers","searchValue","searchResult",[],"comparisonData",[],"searchFilters",{"_296":297,"_298":34,"_299":34,"_300":301,"_302":303,"_304":305,"_306":230},"isLoading","comparisonError","shouldOpenTray","traitSpecificCareers",{},"selectedHub",[],"selectedEarning","selectedEducation","sortByField","name.keyword","sortOrder","asc","pageSize",10,"from",{"_36":125,"_318":319,"_44":320,"_321":34},"locationString","defaultLocation",{"_36":125,"_318":319,"_44":320,"_321":34},"scholarshipLocation",{"_36":125,"_318":319,"_44":320,"_321":34},"loadingLocation","loadingCaapAssessmentResults","caapAssessmentResult","industryPreference",[],"name","United States (Default)","nation","highlight","courses",[],"totalCount","filters",{"_342":34,"_343":28,"_344":28,"_345":28,"_346":28,"_347":28,"_348":28,"_349":28,"_350":28,"_351":352,"_353":354,"_355":356,"_357":358,"_359":360,"_361":362,"_363":364,"_365":-5,"_366":28,"_367":368,"_369":230,"_304":370,"_371":372,"_373":374},"activeFiltersCount","filterCounts","appliedFilters","sortInfo","isLoadingMore","error","favoriteCourseIds",[],"lastSearchTimestamp","prefetchedPages",[],"prefetchingPages",[],"prefetchedCourses",{},"searchQuery","withCertificate","isFree","withFreeCertificate","isUniversity","showSavedOnly","isBeginner","isIntermediate","isAdvanced","topLevelSubjects",[],"institutions",[],"subjects",[],"languages",[],"providers",[],"durationBuckets",[],"duration",{"_375":-5,"_376":-5},"language","hasSubtitles","subtitleLanguages",[],"page",20,"sortColumn","created","sortBy","desc","min","max",{"_388":28,"_274":28},"isOnboardingComplete","onboardingResume",{"_386":28,"_387":-5},"emailUpdateModal",{"_383":28,"_384":34,"_385":34},"open","newEmail","password","checked","resumeUrl","oktaChecked"]

Find & Apply For Medical Scientist Jobs in McAllen, Texas

Medical Lab Scientist I

Medical Lab Scientist I