Medical Laboratory Generalist

Description Vitalant is seeking a Medical Laboratory Generalist dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are results-driven and impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead - together. Your impact as a Medical Laboratory Generalist is vital. Support Vitalant's life-saving mission by contributing to laboratory operations. You will manage reagents, supplies, and inventory, input patient data, and provide exceptional customer service. This position presents an exciting opportunity for a fast-track progression to Medical Laboratory Scientist I in just over a year! What to Expect Schedule: We have two opportunities: Nights 10:45 PM - 7:15 AM rotates e/o W/E (13% shift differential per hour/8% W/E shift differential). Eve 2:45PM -11:15PM rotates e/o W/E (8% shift differential per hour/8% W/E shift differential). Training: Days 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (6 weeks paid) 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 Medical Laboratory Generalist, you'll get to: Manage Special Red Cell inventory and distribution. Offer technical support to hospital transfusion services. Maintain accurate records and documentation. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and identify malfunctions. Conduct preparation and prequalification of reagents. Requirements Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or other "hard' science meeting the CLIA requirements for moderate or high complexity testing. Previous Lab experience preferred 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. COVID-19 POLICY As an essential operation to the nation's healthcare infrastructure and a science-based organization, Vitalant believes that being vaccinated helps provide protection and care for our employees, our donors, their families, and the broader community. Vitalant requires employee's to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Individuals applying for this position should be prepared to comply with Vitalant's Covid-19 vaccination policy unless an approved exemption exists prior to the start of employment. Compliance with Vitalant's COVID-19 policy will require individuals to complete one of the following: Receive the first shot of a two-dose vaccination series to start employment, and the second shot of the series within 8 weeks of the first Receive the first and final shot of a single-dose vaccination prior to the start of employment. 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 to let us know the nature of your request. For more EEO information about applicant rights click here

Created: 2024-10-19