Medical Laboratory Scientist -Reference Lab

  • Vitalant
  • Rosemont, Illinois
  • Full Time
Medical Laboratory Scientist -Reference Lab

Description

Vitalant is hiring an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist 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 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

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.

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Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, medical technology or clinical laboratory science required.

Accepting MLS I-IV

MLS I

Must have a degree in Medical Lab Science OR an ASCP certification as MLS /MT

$37.16/hour

MLS II

ASCP MLS/BB certification required.

Two years in a Clinical Laboratory setting required.

$42.73-$44.77/hour

MLS III

Certification :SBB preferred MLS /BB accepted

3 years lab exp with 1 year IRL

2 years lead/charge experience required

$49.14-51.48

MLS IV

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.

$59.20

Medical Laboratory Scientist -Reference Lab

Vitalant

Rosemont, IL 60018

Full Time

Bachelor'sCertification

USD 37.16 per hour

Published on 08/15/2025

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Originally Posted on: 8/19/2025

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