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Vitalant Medical Laboratory Scientist II -Blood Bank - 1996773257 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Medical Laboratory Scientist II -Blood Bank - 1996773257
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Your impact as a Medical Laboratory Scientist II is vital. If you thrive in a highly regulated environment, have a willingness to learn and a desire to be a part of a mission-led, values-driven, customer-focused organization, we encourage you to apply to learn more. At Vitalant, you can make a difference, help save lives, and have a vital impact on your community.
What to Expect Schedule: Days 6:45 AM to 3:15PM. Works every other weekend.
This position will support our labs at Washington Hospital, Canonsburg Hospital and Wheeling.
Our c omprehensive 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 Med Lab Scientist, you'll get to: * Perform high complexity testing including antibody identification, antigen typing, absorptions, elution, and cross match. * Review and report test results, participate in investigative studies, participate in quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations. * Receive coaching, encouragement, and support from caring managers who are invested in your career.
Requirements * Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, medical technology or clinical laboratory science required. * Certification as a Medical Technologist/MLS/BB/SBB from an accredited agency or CLIA equivalent for high complexity testing required. * State licensure as required by regulations. * Minimum two years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
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
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