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 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/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 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 Compensation Grade: 119 - 120 DOE Salary Range: 35.39 - 46.80 / hour Work Shift: **Monday - Friday with Rotating Holidays and Weekends** **Schedule: 6 am - 2:30 pm** Weekend Shift Differential: 8% ### 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. - Bachelor's degree in biology, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent - and - Bachelor's degree in approved Science (Biology, Chemistry, etc) and currently possess certification from an accredited agency as MT/MLS - CA State licensure as required by regulations ### Experience **Medical Lab Scientist I** - 1 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting 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:** 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.