Medical Laboratory ScientistDo you have a passion for making an impact on patient care behind the scenes? Thrive when solving complex problems? Value a lab culture that encourages communication, learning, and shared expertise?LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking a skilled highly motivated individual for a Medical Laboratory Scientist position in our Special Testing Laboratory in Gainesville, FL. This lab covers diverse testing methodologies in the areas of flow cytometry, molecular biology, hematology, serology, cellular therapies, histocompatibility (HLA), chemistry, and coagulation. This position is responsible for performing and interpreting high complexity clinical laboratory tests that require the exercise of independent judgment. For any questions about the position, the hiring manager can be contacted at authorization to work in the United States is required. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position. New Graduates Accepted! Varying shifts available. A standard work week is four (4), 10-hr shifts. Rotating or set schedules available. Rotating holidays. Times may be negotiable. Shift differential may apply. Day or Mid-Shift available.Our BenefitsGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 daysSupplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disabilityAccess to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealthFree basic life insurance for full-time employeesHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay periodEmployer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offeredAccess to wages prior to pay dayQualificationsNational certification such as MLS (ASCP), MLS (AMT), or MT (AAB)Current Florida Medical Technologist licenseFamiliarity with blood bankingValid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirementsMolecular experience preferredFlow Cytometry experience preferredBlood banking experience preferredHistocompatibility experience preferredResponsibilities Include (but are not limited to)Perform only those tests authorized by the Technical DirectorFollow the clinical laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test resultsParticipate in and maintain records that demonstrate proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimensAdhere to the clinical laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities and ensure instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance is performed in accordance with the laboratory's approved policies and proceduresFollow established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the defined acceptable levels of performanceIdentify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify a supervisor, manager or directorDocument all corrective action taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specificationsExercise professional judgment in evaluation, specimen integrity, results accuracy and inter-result validity and take corrective action as necessary. Such corrective action can include, but is not limited to: specimen rejection, recollection and/or retesting using the same or alternate methods and/or utilizing other skills to ensure validity and accuracy of testing at all timesPerform specialized lab testing for cellular therapies and lab testing for the quality control of cellular therapy products and blood componentsPerform specialized lab testing for RBC and HPA genotyping including Next Generation SequencingPerform Platelet Refractory Workups including HLA typing, and HLA/HPA antibody identification. Perform DNA extractionsWho We AreLifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.Our MissionTo provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $31.00 - $40.80 an hour ($64,480 - $84,864 annually), commensurate with experience.LifeSouth offers a competitive benefits package and great career development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.