Medical Lab Scientist
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: Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Valid Through: Friday, 13 November 2026
Job Description
Vitalant is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist 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.
Work Shift (if applicable):
Job Description:
Vitalant is hiring newly graduated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our Donor Product Laboratory.
Your impact as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 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
SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE
Schedule: Monday - Friday with Rotating Holidays
Work Shift: 12: 00 pm - 8: 30 pm
Base Wage: $45.00
2nd Shift Differential: 9%
Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:
Medical Lab Scientist I
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.
Work Shift (if applicable):
Job Description:
Vitalant is hiring newly graduated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our Donor Product Laboratory.
Your impact as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 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
SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE
Schedule: Monday - Friday with Rotating Holidays
Work Shift: 12: 00 pm - 8: 30 pm
Base Wage: $45.00
2nd Shift Differential: 9%
Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:
- Blood Banking Training Program and paid certifications
- 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
- Performs moderate complexity testing (e.g. quality control of components, single donor platelet yields, hematology testing on Sysmex analyzer, residual WBC testing, Hemoglobin S testing, pH testing, etc).
- Participates in inventory management including blood product issuing.
- Performs final record review/quality review.
- Maintains accurate records and documentation.
- Participates in quality control, preventive maintenance, and validations.
- Provides technical support/liaison to hospital transfusion services.
- Resolves problems between departments that prevent production and distribution of blood components.
- Participates in rotating on-call schedule responding to urgent customer issues and system alerts outside of operating hours
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Bachelors degree in science with a MLS ASCP or AHN certification.
- CA State licensure as required by regulations
Medical Lab Scientist I
- 1 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting CA state Clinical Lab Scientist requirements and certification.
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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