Medical Lab Scientist - Reference Lab

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 currently hiring for a Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Generalist for their Blood Reference Laboratory located in Rosemont, IL.

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: EVE 3:00 PM - 11:30PM M-F (rotates on call)

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

Training location: Pearl Street, Rosemont, L

Base Pay: $24.07/hour - $51.48/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 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

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 $49.14/hour - $51.48/hour

Location:

5505 Pearl Street
Rosemont, IL 60018


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.