Vitalant·Brisbane, California
The role involves supporting laboratory operations by managing reagents, supplies, and Special Red Cell inventory. Responsibilities include providing technical support to hospital transfusion services and maintaining accurate documentation.
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.
27.90 - 28.75 per hour DOE Weekend Shift Differential: 8:%
Must have completed courses including Immunology and Genetics for entry into BB program.
Work Shift (if applicable): Shift 1 (United States of America)
Vitalant is seeking a Medical Laboratory Generalist dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are results-driven and impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead – together.
Your impact as a Medical Laboratory Generalist is vital.
Support Vitalant's life-saving mission by contributing to laboratory operations.
You will manage reagents, supplies, and inventory, input patient data, and provide exceptional customer service.
This position presents an exciting opportunity for a fast-track progression to Medical Laboratory Scientist I in just over a year!
This position will enter into our own internal BB progam.
27.90 - 28.75 per hour doe weekend shift differential: 8:%
As a medical laboratory generalist, you'll get to
Manage Special Red Cell inventory and distribution.
Offer technical support to hospital transfusion services.
Maintain accurate records and documentation.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment and identify malfunctions.
Conduct preparation and prequalification of reagents.
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or other “hard' science meeting the CLIA requirements for moderate or high complexity testing.
Education must include completion of courses in Immunology and Genetics.
No Experience Required
Location: 400 Valley Drive Brisbane, CA 94005
careers@vitalant.org [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.
A Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a hard science is required, specifically including courses in Immunology and Genetics. No prior professional experience is required for this entry-level position.
Market context
In California, Medical Laboratory Generalist roles on an AM shift often draw steady interest because hospitals and reference labs need reliable coverage for routine testing and specimen processing. Competition can center on candidates who already meet the science coursework requirements, especially Immunology and Genetics, and who can work early schedules. This platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the original posting, helping you review fit faster; if you apply, confirm your transcript and highlight any lab coursework or clinical exposure.
