Medical Lab Scientist I
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Summary
Vitalant is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to join their team in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves overseeing equipment, maintenance, and quality control processes across 28 laboratories.
About the Role
As a Medical Laboratory Scientist I, you will support Transfusion Services by performing quality control, managing equipment maintenance, and conducting bench testing for reagents. You will troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and ensure compliance with quality management systems. The position requires travel to various locations as needed and operates on a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in biology, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent (must receive MLS certification within 6 months of eligibility).
- State licensure as required by regulations.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in approved Science (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) and currently possess certification from an accredited agency as MT/MLS.
- No prior experience needed with education/certification.
Benefits
- 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.
Vitalant
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. Individuals generously donating blood, volunteering and giving financially are essential to our lifesaving mission.
Pittsburgh, PA