Medical Laboratory Scientist I Reference Lab Blood Bank at Vitalant in Montvale, New Jersey

Job Description:

Description

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist I, you support our life saving mission by providing skilled technical support in the laboratory as you perform high complexity Blood Bank testing for patients.

Whether you are a newly graduated or an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist, Vitalant has a career path for you with varying levels for Medical Laboratory Scientists, based on your skill level and experience.

What you can expect:

Schedule: Evenings 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM Mon-Fri (rotates weekends)

To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired we offer a full range of benefits for you and your dependents.

They include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• 401K retirement savings plans + 5% company match


• Tuition assistance up to 5K per year


• Free basic life and AD&D insurance


• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance


• HSA and FSA


• Paid time off


• Plus, many other employee perks and programs!

• Perform high complexity testing including stem cell processing, CBC differentials, antibody identification, antigen screens, cross match, absorptions, and elution


• Perform moderate complexity testing in the lab for quality control of components, single donor platelet yields, and automated red cell technology problems


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


• Prepare blood products/components including irradiation and pooling.


• Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services

• Is looking for meaningful work that connects you to your community.


• Is curious about what goes on beyond the typing and testing side of the lab. You are looking for variety in your responsibilities each day.

Requirements

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


• Bachelor's degree in approved Science (Biology, Chemistry, etc) and currently possess certification from an accredited agency as MT/MLS


• State licensure as required by regulations

• 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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