Clinical Lab Specialist

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 1 (United States of America)

Job Description:

Vitalant is hiring an experienced Clinical Lab Specialist to work in our Cellular Laboratory, processing various types of cell therapy products. This role ensures all laboratory operations are performed in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations while maintaining high-quality service, accuracy, and safety. The ideal candidate will support routine testing, equipment maintenance, and process improvement initiatives in a dynamic lab environment.

What to Expect 

Base Pay: $29.03 - $38.33 / Hour

Schedule: Days Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

                  Training: Days Monday - Friday 8:00 AM -4:30 PM

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 
• Employee Resource Groups 
• Recognition and perks 

 As a Clinical Lab Specialist, you'll get to:

• Prepare reagents and perform routine testing of biological samples.
• Perform preventive maintenance, quality control, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Participate in evaluations of reagents, equipment, and new methods.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and team projects.
• Perform all duties in compliance with SOPs, regulatory standards, and quality policies.
• Identify and report compliance or quality issues to management.
• Deliver quality customer service to all internal and external customers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required. 
• Must meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing required.
• Candidate must have cell processing and cryopreservation experience for this role. Please list experience in cell processing and cryopreservation.
• Three to five years of experience in cellular therapy processing strongly preferred.

Location:

1 Pearl Court
Unit C
Allendale, NJ 7401


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.