Medical Lab Scientist Transfusion Services
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
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 donors 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 youll 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.
- Bachelors degree in biology Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent (must receive MLS certification within 6 months of eligibility)
- or
- Bachelors 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
Bachelors 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 60612Job Category:
Lab ServicesIf you are impact-inspired to help others and making a difference is vital for you youll experience a career built on purpose a company created to care and a team committed to lead - together.
Required Experience:
IC