Medical Lab Scientist I

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 seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Generalist dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are results-driven and impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead - together. Your impact as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Lab Generalist 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:

Nights 11:00PM - 7:30 AM (rotates e/o W/E)

Training:

Paid Training 6-8 weeks Days (7:00 AM - 3:30PM) Monday-Friday.

Training location:

875 Greentree Bldg 5

Pittsburgh, PA Base Pay:

$21.63/hour - $42.55/hour (depending on role).

Start Date:

June 2026 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. 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.

Medical Lab Generalist:

we can help you fast track to MLS in just over one year! Medical Lab Generalist Bachelor's degree in a CLIA approved program (Biology, chemistry, medical science etc.) required. no experience required. We will fast track you to Medical Lab Scientist Level I is just over one year!

Pay:

$21.63/hour - $22.38/hour 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:

$32.17/hour Medical Lab Scientist

II MLS/BB

certification required. 2 years in a clinical laboratory setting required.

Pay:

$35.89/hour - $37/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 $41.27/hour - $42.55/hour

Location:

875 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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. Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned reserach. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send us an email to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!