Clinical Lab Specialist

Vitalant is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Specialist dedicated to making a positive difference in people’s lives by working in the Tempe AZ Cellular Therapy Laboratory. If you are results‑driven and inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you’ll experience a career built on purpose within an organization created to care and a team committed to lead – together.

Your impact as a Clinical Laboratory Specialist is vital. Support Vitalant’s life‑saving mission by performing highly complex, time‑sensitive testing and processing of irreplaceable blood products for cancer patients. Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure timely, high‑quality test results.

Schedule:

Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (schedule flexibility required) and rotating on‑call weekends. May require initial training M‑Friday 8‑4:30 PM prior to starting SAT shift.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) + 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

• Conduct preparation and prequalification of reagents, as well as routine testing of biological samples.
• Execute preventive maintenance and quality control on equipment, identifying malfunctions and performing troubleshooting and calibrations.
• Aid in monitoring reagent levels and promptly notify management when new supplies are needed.
• Complete required competency assessments and documentation.
• Assist in the evaluations of reagents, equipment, and new methods.
• Test, process, and cryopreserve critical life‑saving blood for cancer patients.
• Import and export blood products.
• Support local infusions.

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• CLIA requirements for high complexity testing required.
• Valid in‑state driver's license.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience required.

Vitalant is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. with a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise, and world‑renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

Our organization is an equal‑employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to Careers to let us know the nature of your request.

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