A Medical Laboratory Scientist specializes in collecting and analyzing body fluids using complex chemical and microscopic tests. Workplaces include clinical laboratories at hospitals, references labs, biotech labs and non-clinical industrial labs.
•3.3 San Luis Obispo, CA Job Details Full-time $35.39•$46.80 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off 401(k) 5% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Clinical Laboratory Scientist License Bachelor's degree Team management Clinical team leadership Full Job Description 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 newly graduated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our Donor Product 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
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Schedule:
Monday•Friday with
Rotating Holidays Work Shift:
12:00 pm•8:30 pm
Base Wage:
35.39•46.80 2nd
Shift Differential:
9% 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: Performs moderate complexity testing (e.g. quality control of components, single donor platelet yields, hematology testing on Sysmex analyzer, residual WBC testing, Hemoglobin S testing, pH testing, etc). Participates in inventory management including blood product issuing. Performs final record review/quality review. Maintains accurate records and documentation. Participates in quality control, preventive maintenance, and validations. Provides technical support/liaison to hospital transfusion services. Resolves problems between departments that prevent production and distribution of blood components. Participates in rotating on-call schedule responding to urgent customer issues and system alerts outside of operating hours Requirements Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Bachelors degree in science with a MLS ASCP or AHN certification. CA State licensure as required by regulations Experience and MLS Levels Medical Lab Scientist I 1 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting CA state Clinical Lab Scientist requirements and certification.
Pay:
$35.39 / hour Medical Lab Scientist
II MLS/BB
certification required. 2 years in a clinical laboratory setting required.
Pay:
$39.48•40.70 / 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 $45.40/hour•$46.80 /hour #
LABSTF Location:
4119 Broad Street Suite 100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Job Category:
Lab Services Contact Information:
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.
