Lab Technician I
Vitalant
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Valid Through: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Job Description
Vitalant is hiring a Lab Technician I in San Luis Obispo, CA. This is a full-time position.
Description
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.
Compensation Considerations:
Job Grade: 114
Work Schedule: Thursday - Monday 6: 00 am - 2: 00 pm with Rotating Holidays
Weekend Shift Differential 8%
Hourly Pay 21.00 - 21.63 DOE
Work Shift (if applicable):
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Job Description:
Vitalant is seeking a Laboratory Technician 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 Laboratory Technician is vital. Support Vitalant's life-saving mission by operating within the laboratory handling responsibilities that include component production, labeling, record reviewing and data entry.
What to Expect
Work Schedule: Thursday - Monday 6: 00 am - 2: 00 pm with Rotating Holidays
Weekend Shift Differential 8%
Hourly Pay 21.00 - 21.63 DOE
Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with
4119 Broad Street Suite 100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Job Category:
Lab Services
Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org
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.
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.
Compensation Considerations:
Job Grade: 114
Work Schedule: Thursday - Monday 6: 00 am - 2: 00 pm with Rotating Holidays
Weekend Shift Differential 8%
Hourly Pay 21.00 - 21.63 DOE
Work Shift (if applicable):
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Job Description:
Vitalant is seeking a Laboratory Technician 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 Laboratory Technician is vital. Support Vitalant's life-saving mission by operating within the laboratory handling responsibilities that include component production, labeling, record reviewing and data entry.
What to Expect
Work Schedule: Thursday - Monday 6: 00 am - 2: 00 pm with Rotating Holidays
Weekend Shift Differential 8%
Hourly Pay 21.00 - 21.63 DOE
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
- Maintain accurate data records and documentation.
- Prepare blood components through processes such as centrifugation, separation, freezing, thawing, washing, storage, sterile docking, transformation, and filtration.
- Ensure product quality, volume, appearance, and time requirements.
- Conduct labeling for routine and special components and implement quarantine procedures.
- High School or GED required
- No Experience Required
4119 Broad Street Suite 100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Job Category:
Lab Services
Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org
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.
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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