Medical Lab Scientist

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 Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our high complexity testing reference laboratories. We are currently hiring for a MLS I -MLS III level Scientist to join our Reference lab.
• 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

Work Schedule: 5:00 pm - 1:30 am Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Base Wage: $32.17/ hour - $42.55/hour

2nd Shift Differential - 9%

Weekend Shift Differential 8%

* Sign On Bonus Eligible Position for Well-Qualified Candidates*

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)
• •Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services.
• •Receive coaching, encouragement, and support from caring managers who are invested in your career and success.
• •Bachelors degree in Medical lab Science OR Bachelors in another Science with ASCP/AHN MLS certification.
• •ASCP MLS required.
• •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: $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:

1524 West 14th Street
#120
Tempe, AZ 85281


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.