Medical Lab Scientist
- Location
- CA San Luis Obispo
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
- Last seen
- Oct 14, 2026
About the role
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
As a Med Lab Scientist, you'll get to:
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Experience and MLS Levels
Medical Lab Scientist I
- 1 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting CA state Clinical Lab Scientist requirements and certification.
Location:
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.
