Medical Lab Scientist

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 currently hiring for a Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Generalist for their Blood Reference Laboratory located in Rosemont, IL.

Your impact as a Medical Laboratory Scientist//Medical Lab Generalist 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 - 11:30PM M-F (rotates on call)

Training: Paid Training 6-8 weeks Days (7:00 AM - 3:30PM) Monday-Friday.

Training location: Pearl Street, Rosemont, L

Base Pay: $24.07/hour - $51.48/hour (depending on role).

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.
• 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.
• Medical Lab Generalist: we can help you fast track to MLS in just over one year!

Medical Lab Generalist

• Bachelor's degree in a CLIA approved program (Biology, chemistry, medical science etc.) required.
• no experience required.
• Pay: $24.07/hour - $24.62/hour

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: $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

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 $49.14/hour - $51.48/hour

Location:

5505 Pearl Street Rosemont, IL 60018

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.