Medical Lab Scientist II

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:

Medical Lab Scientist MLS I -MLS III

Location: Tempe AZ

Job Grade: based on MLS level

Work Schedule: 5:00 pm - 1:30 am Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Base Wage: $32.17/ hour 55/hour- $42. 55

Work Shift (if applicable):

Shift 2 (United States of America)

Job Description:

Vitalant is hiring Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our high complexity testing reference laboratories. We are currently hiring for a MLS I -MLS III level Scientist to join our Reference lab.
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

Work Schedule: 5:00 pm - 1:30 am Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Base Wage: $32.17/ hour - $42.55/hour

2nd Shift Differential - 9%

Weekend Shift Differential 8%

*Sign On Bonus Eligible Position for Well-Qualified Candidates*

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.(Ref Lab)
• Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services.
• Receive coaching, encouragement, and support from caring managers who are invested in your career and success.
• Bachelors degree in Medical lab Science OR Bachelors in another Science with ASCP/AHN MLS certification.
• ASCP MLS required.
• State licensure as required by regulations

Experience

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

SKILLS/ABILITIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to perform the following (expressed as hours per shift):

• Sitting 5+
• Standing 5+
• Walking 0-3
• Lift (40# Max) 46086
• Carry/move (40# max) 0-3
• Push/pull (10# of force max) 0-3
• Climbing 0-3
• Bend 0-3
• Squat 0-3
• Kneel N/A
• Reaching above shoulders 0-3
• Reaching waist to shoulder 0-3
• Reaching knee to waist 0-3
• Reaching floor to knee 0-3
• Grasp 0-3
• Handling 5+
• Finger dexterity 5+
• Pinch 5+
• Driving 0-3

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:

1524 West 14th Street
#120
Tempe, AZ 85281


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.