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.