Clinical Lab Specialist

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 an experienced Clinical Lab Specialist to work in our Cellular Laboratory , processing various types of cell therapy products. This role ensures all laboratory operations are performed in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations while maintaining high-quality service, accuracy, and safety. The ideal candidate will support routine testing, equipment maintenance, and process improvement initiatives in a dynamic lab environment.

What to Expect

Base Pay: $29.03 - $38.33 / Hour

Schedule: Days Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Training: Days Monday - Friday 8:00 AM -4:30 PM

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• •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 Clinical Lab Specialist, you'll get to:

• •Prepare reagents and perform routine testing of biological samples.
• •Perform preventive maintenance, quality control, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• •Maintain cleanliness of work areas and adhere to safety guidelines.
• •Participate in evaluations of reagents, equipment, and new methods.
• •Contribute to process improvement initiatives and team projects.
• •Perform all duties in compliance with SOPs, regulatory standards, and quality policies.
• •Identify and report compliance or quality issues to management.
• •Deliver quality customer service to all internal and external customers.

Requirements:

• •Bachelor's degree required.
• •Must meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing required.
• •Candidate must have cell processing and cryopreservation experience for this role. Please list experience in cell processing and cryopreservation.
• •Three to five years of experience in cellular therapy processing strongly preferred.

Location:

1 Pearl Court
Unit C
Allendale, NJ 7401


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.