About this opportunity
Vitalant lists this Medical Lab Scientist I opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Compensation Considerations
Salary Grade: 118 Salary Range: 45.00 - 48.00 DOE Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 or 4:00 am alternating start time. Work Shift (if applicable): Shift 1 (United States of America)
Job Description
Vitalant is hiring experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our specialty blood component manufacturing/high complexity testing reference laboratories. Regardless of your experience in this field, we have a position tailored to your skill level. Your impact as a Medical Laboratory Scientist is vital.
At Vitalant, you can make a difference, help save lives, and have a vital impact on your community.
What to Expect
Pay Rate
45.00 - 48.00 per hour DOE
Weekend Shift Differential
8%
Total Rewards
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
Responsibilities
Perform production, processing, and labeling of blood components and blood donations.
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.
Education
Bachelor's degree in biology, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree in approved Science (Biology, Chemistry, etc) and currently possess certification from an accredited agency (ASCP).
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, medical technology or clinical laboratory science required or equivalent education, training.
State licensure as required by CA regulations.
Licenses / Certifications
California State licensure required
ASCP Certification Preferred
Experience
0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting Medical Laboratory Scientist
5 years or more experience as Medical Laboratory Technician
1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting Medical Laboratory Scientist/educational requirements
5 years or more experience for the Medical Laboratory Technician.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to perform the following (expressed as hours per shift):
Sitting 5+ hours per shift
Standing 5+ hours per shift
Walking 0-3 hours per shift
Lift (40# Max) 46086
Carry/move (40# max) 0-3 hours per shift
Push/pull (10# of force max) 0-3 hours per shift
Climbing 0-3 hours per shift
Bend 0-3 hours per shift
Squat 0-3 hours per shift
Kneel N/A
Reaching above shoulders 0-3 hours per shift
Reaching waist to shoulder 0-3 hours per shift
Reaching knee to waist 0-3 hours per shift
Reaching floor to knee 0-3 hours per shift
Grasp 0-3 hours per shift
Handling 5+ hours per shift
Finger dexterity 5+ hours per shift
Pinch 5+ hours per shift
Driving 0-3 hours per shift
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Location
10536 Peter A McCuen Boulevard Mather, CA 95655
Job Category
Lab Services
Contact Information
About Vitalant
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.
Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned reserach. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually.
Equal Employment/affirmative action employer
Vitalant is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.
Accommodations
If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send us an email to to let us know the nature of your request.
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Who can apply
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