Medical Laboratory Scientist IV-Reference Lab

Posted: Saturday, 09 August 2025
Valid Thru: Monday, 08 September 2025
Index Requested on: 08/09/2025 14:07:22
Indexed on: 08/09/2025 14:07:22

Location: Rosemont, IL, 60018, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Vitalant is hiring!

Description:

Description

Vitalant is hiring an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist IV to bring skilled technical support to our high complexity testing reference laboratory.

Your impact as a Medical Lab 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

Schedule: Evenings 3: 00 PM - 11: 30 PM (rotates W/E on call 1x every 4-6 weeks)

Training: Days

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 in immunohematology, including antibody identification, antigen typing, absorptions, elution, and crossmatch.
  • Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services.
  • Review and report test results, participate in investigative studies, participate in quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations.
  • Conduct training, observations, competency assessments and documentation.
  • Participate in technical investigative studies.


Requirements

  • Must satisfy CLIA equivalent for high complexity testing required.
  • Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) certification required.
  • Five years of laboratory testing experience required.
  • One year of IRL experience preferred.


Summary

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 an inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. 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.

EEO/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 Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.

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Job Posting Disclaimer

Please note: Vitalant does not currently hire individuals who reside in the following states - Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, and Vermont.

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

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