Medical Lab Scientist (Generalist)

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 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: We have two options

Evenings 2:45 PM - 11: 15 PM (rotates e/o W/E) shift differentials

Nights: 10:45PM - 7:15AM (rotates e/o W/E) shift differentials

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

Training location: 875 Greentree Bldg 5 Pittsburgh, PA

Location: Can work in Pittsburgh PA and surrounding area

Washington PA if you live close to that area.

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

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.