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Vitalant

Nonprofit blood supply, lab services, research

Medical Lab Scientist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Luis Obispo, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or a bachelor's degree in science with MLS ASCP or AHN certification.
  • California state licensure as required by regulations.
  • Medical Lab Scientist I candidates must have 1 year of relevant laboratory experience meeting California state Clinical Lab Scientist requirements and certification.

Responsibilities

  • Perform moderate-complexity testing, including quality control of components, single-donor platelet yields, hematology testing on a Sysmex analyzer, residual white blood cell testing, Hemoglobin S testing, and pH testing.
  • Participate in inventory management, including blood product issuing.
  • Perform final record and quality reviews.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation.
  • Participate in quality control, preventive maintenance, and validations.
  • Provide technical support and liaison services to hospital transfusion services.
  • Resolve problems between departments that prevent production and distribution of blood components.
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, responding to urgent customer issues and system alerts outside operating hours.

About the Company

Vitalant

Nonprofit blood supply, lab services, research

Vitalant collects, tests, processes, and distributes blood and biotherapies to hospitals across the United States, organizing blood drives and offering transfusion medicine expertise and research support. Donors' blood is tested for safety, separated into components, stored, and shipped as needed, with additional services like apheresis collection and specialized laboratory work. It stands out from competitors by operating a nationwide nonprofit network focused on donor recruitment, safety, community involvement, and research, rather than operating as a for-profit or regional-only service. Its goal is to provide a safe, sufficient blood supply for patients and to advance transfusion medicine through collaboration with healthcare partners and volunteers.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
1943

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