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Medical Laboratory Generalist

Vitalant·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 8 days ago
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Support laboratory operations by managing reagents, supplies, and inventory while inputting patient data. Maintain accurate records and perform routine equipment maintenance and reagent prequalification.

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): Shift 3 (United States of America)

Job Description

  • 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! What to Expect Schedule: Nights 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM works e/o W/E Generous Shift differentials for Nights and W/E
  • works 40 hours / week Training: Days 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Location: 875 Greentree Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with: 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 Medical Laboratory Generalist, you'll get to: 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. No Experience Required Location: 875 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220 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.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or another hard science meeting CLIA requirements for moderate or high complexity testing. No prior professional experience is required for this role.

  • bachelor degree
  • Inventory Management
  • Customer Service
  • Documentation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Data Entry
  • Reagent Preparation
  • Laboratory Operations

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • 401K With 5% Company Match
  • Recognition And Perks

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
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Hiring organization

Vitalant

Vitalant is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. Individuals...

Salary listed on 20 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Pennsylvania lab roles stay consistently needed

Medical Laboratory Generalist positions in Pennsylvania are typically in steady demand because hospitals and diagnostic labs need reliable coverage for routine testing and quality control. These roles are competitive when employers seek candidates with a CLIA-qualifying bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or another hard science, and this listing requires no prior professional experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your degree matches CLIA criteria before applying.

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