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Medical Lab Scientist - Reference Lab

Vitalant · Health Care · $739.6M budget · 5,200 staff · Since 1943

Why Vitalant

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Collects and researches blood donations to advance medical treatments.

  • Blood services division - blood banking the primary purpose of the blood services division (bsd) is to provide a safe and stable supply of blood and blood components to hospitals and medical facilities. The strength of bsd is that IT…$547.6M spent in FY2024
  • Vitalant laboratories (vl) - Vitalant laboratories' staff of highly trained and experienced personnel provide support and expertise to hospitals, transfusion and transplant centers and other healthcare facilities for their transfusion medicine needs. Vl operates eighteen laboratories for (irl) immunohematology reference…$51.7M spent in FY2024
  • Vitalant research institute (vri) - the Vitalant research institute carries out studies funded by extramural grants (nih and other agencies) and receives intramural funding from Vitalant between $7.0m and $10.0m each year. Vri has historically been noted for contributions to…$33M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$571K–$1.8M
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$738.9M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
5,200
employees
475 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
86%
of spending
Looks good: 86% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+<1%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
11 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 10.6 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 2015
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

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.

Compensation

Considerations: Job Grade: 118 MLS I, 119 MLS II Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Hourly Pay Rate: 32.17 - 42.55 / hour Weekend Shift Differential 8% Work Shift (if applicable): Shift 1 (United States of America) Job Description: Vitalant is hiring an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists to bring skilled technical support to our specialty high complexity testing reference laboratories. Regardless of your experience in this field, we have a position tailored to your skill level. 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: Sunday - Thursday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Base Wage: Medical Lab Scientist I - II (Must Meet Requirements for Level as per Job Description) Base Wage: 32.17 - 42.55 per hour. Weekend Shift Differential 8% Medical Lab Scientist I 1 years of relevant laboratory experience meeting state Clinical Lab Scientist requirements and certification.

Pay: 32.17 Medical Lab Scientist II MLS/BB certification required. 2 years in a clinical laboratory setting required. Pay: 35.89 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 Perform high complexity testing in immunohematology, including antibody identification, antigen typing, absorptions, elution, and cross match.

Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services. Review and report test results, participate in investigative studies, participate in quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations. Receive coaching, encouragement, and support from caring managers who are invested in your career and success. Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, medical technology or clinical laboratory science required. Certification as a Medical Technologist/MLS/BB from an accredited agency or CLIA equivalent for high complexity testing required. State licensure as required by regulations.

Minimum two years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting or Blood Banking certification required. Location…

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About Vitalant

From its Form 990
  • Budget $739.6M · Health Care
  • Staff 5,200 · founded 1943
  • Pays its leaders $571K–$1.8M (12 reported)
  • Open jobs 78 · Jobs at Vitalant · Full 990 report

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