Description

Vitalant is hiring an experienced Clinical Lab Specialist to work in our Cellular Laboratory processing various types of cell therapy products. This role ensures all laboratory operations are performed in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations while maintaining high-quality service, accuracy, and safety. The ideal candidate will support routine testing, equipment maintenance, and process improvement initiatives in a dynamic lab environment.

Your impact as a Clinical Lab Specialist is vital.

What to Expect

Schedule: Days Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 4: 30pm

Training: Days Monday - Friday 8am -4: 30pm

Start Date: April 13, 2026, or April 27, 2026

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 Clinical Lab Specialist, you'll get to:

• Prepare reagents and perform routine testing of biological samples.
• Perform preventive maintenance, quality control, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Participate in evaluations of reagents, equipment, and new methods.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and team projects.
• Perform all duties in compliance with SOPs, regulatory standards, and quality policies.
• Identify and report compliance or quality issues to management.
• Deliver quality customer service to all internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing required.
• Three to five years of experience in cellular therapy processing strongly 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.