Medical Lab Scientist I at Vitalant in El Paso, Texas

Job Description:

Description

Vitalant is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist to work in our Blood Components / Manufacturing laboratory. This position provides contamination testing and will process blood components from volunteer donations.

Your impact as a Medical Lab Scientist is vital. If you thrive in a 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: Second Shift (start time between 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM works 8 hours /day) Alternates weekends.

Training: First Shift

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• 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


• Recognition and perks

• Perform contamination testing.


• Perform platelet splits/results splits.


• Review and report test results, participate in quality control, and preventative maintenance.


• Receive coaching, encouragement, and support from caring managers who are invested in your career and success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent (must receive MLS certification within 6 months of eligibility)

• 0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist educational requirements

Summary

About Us

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 research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.

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