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 newly graduated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our Donor Product 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 SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE Schedule: Monday - Friday with Rotating Holidays Work Shift: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm Base Wage: $45.00 2nd Shift Differential: 9% 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: • Performs moderate complexity testing (e.g. quality control of components, single donor platelet yields, hematology testing on Sysmex analyzer, residual WBC testing, Hemoglobin S testing, pH testing, etc). • Participates in inventory management including blood product issuing. • Performs final record review/quality review. • Maintains accurate records and documentation. • Participates in quality control, preventive maintenance, and validations. • Provides technical support/liaison to hospital transfusion services. • Resolves problems between departments that prevent production and distribution of blood components. • Participates in rotating on-call schedule responding to urgent customer issues and system alerts outside of operating hours Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Bachelors degree in science with a MLS ASCP or AHN certification. • CA State licensure as required by regulations Experience and MLS Levels Medical Lab Scientist I • 1 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting CA state Clinical Lab Scientist requirements and certification. Location: 4119 Broad Street
Suite 100
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
 Job Category: Lab Services Contact Information: [email protected] 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.