Clinical Lab Specialist

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:

Grade 118
Salary: 26.39 - 34.84 / hour DOE
Weekend Shift Differential 8%
Work Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Scheduled Days Off: Monday & Tuesday

Work Shift (if applicable):

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Job Description:

Bring your expertise to work that helps make a difference.

At Vitalant, our work is more than laboratory testing—it’s part of a larger mission to help save and improve lives. As a Clinical Laboratory Specialist in our HLA Laboratory, you’ll perform high-complexity clinical laboratory testing and provide skilled technical support to help deliver accurate, timely and high-quality results.

You’ll join a collaborative laboratory team where precision, quality and continuous improvement are essential to the work we do and the patients and healthcare partners we serve. The position is classified as CLIA high-complexity testing personnel.

What You Can Expect

Work Location: Phoenix, AZ
Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Scheduled Days Off: Monday & Tuesday
Hourly Pay Range: $26.39–$34.84/hour, depending on experience
Weekend Shift Differential: 8%

What You’ll Do

As a Clinical Laboratory Specialist, you’ll perform routine testing of biological specimens while providing skilled technical support and working with other team members to ensure timely, quality test results.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and prequalify reagents and perform routine testing of biological samples.
• Perform preventive maintenance and quality control on laboratory equipment.
• Identify equipment malfunctions, perform basic troubleshooting and notify appropriate personnel when needed.
• Perform equipment calibration.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation while protecting donor, patient and employee confidentiality.
• Monitor laboratory supplies and reagent levels to help ensure operational readiness.
• Maintain clean equipment and work areas while adhering to established safety guidelines.
• Assist with required competency assessments and documentation.
• Assist with evaluations of reagents, equipment and new methods.
• Participate in process-improvement initiatives.
• Perform assigned responsibilities in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations.

What You Bring

You’re a detail-oriented laboratory professional who understands the importance of accuracy, quality and consistency in a high-complexity testing environment. You bring strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, communicate effectively and enjoy contributing as part of a collaborative team.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Meets CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing.
• One year of HLA clinical laboratory experience.
• Strong analytical, statistical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and execute a variable workload with multiple priorities.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively as an active member of a team.

Preferred:

• Two years of HLA clinical laboratory experience.
• Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT).

Why Vitalant?

At Vitalant, your talent has purpose. Our laboratory professionals are an important part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing high-quality testing and specialized services that patients and healthcare partners depend on.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your HLA laboratory expertise to meaningful work, strengthen your technical skills and collaborate with professionals who share your commitment to quality.

If you’re looking for an opportunity where your laboratory expertise can contribute to something bigger, we invite you to bring your talents to Vitalant.

REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree required.

CLIA requirements for high complexity testing required.

California testing requirements must be met within one year required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

NOTE: Requirements vary based on the specific laboratory.

Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) & Histocompatibility Laboratory

None.

Cellular Therapy Laboratory (CTL)

Valid driver's license required.

Meet and maintain company driver eligibility required.

Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) preferred.

EXPERIENCE

One-year HLA clinical laboratory experience required.

Two years HLA clinical laboratory experience preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active team member.

Must have proficient computer skills.

Must have good customer service and interpersonal skills.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Able to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to perform the following (expressed as hours per shift):

Sitting 5+

Standing 5+

Walking 0-3

Lift (40# Max) 46086

Carry/move (40# max) 0-3

Push/pull (10# of force max) 0-3

Climbing 0-3

Bend 0-3

Squat 0-3

Kneel N/A

Reaching above shoulders 0-3

Reaching waist to shoulder 0-3

Reaching knee to waist 0-3

Reaching floor to knee 0-3

Grasp 0-3

Handling 5+

Finger dexterity 5+

Pinch 5+

Driving 0-3

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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Location:

124 W Thomas Road Suite 210 Phoenix, AZ 85013

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.