IRL Laboratory Scientist

Laboratory Scientist

Advance your laboratory career with a nationally recognized leader in transfusion medicine, blood services, and scientific innovation. This permanent opportunity with Versiti offers the chance to perform highly specialized immunohematology testing while supporting life-saving patient care and working alongside experts from a world-renowned organization that is home to the Blood Research Institute.

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Pay Rate: Starting at $29.84/hour plus shift differential

Employment Type: Direct Hire / Permanent Placement

Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday. 3:00 PM start time with rotating weekend coverage. Approximately 6 months of training on day shift. On-call rotation required, including holiday coverage.

Why This Role Matters

As a Laboratory Scientist within the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory, you'll play a critical role in resolving complex serologic cases and ensuring patients receive the safest and most appropriate blood products for transfusion. Your expertise will directly support healthcare providers and improve patient outcomes through advanced laboratory testing and consultation.

What You'll Do

Perform advanced serologic and molecular testing on clinical, quality control, research, and study specimens

Interpret laboratory results and resolve testing discrepancies accurately and efficiently

Process and handle specimens while ensuring proper identification and documentation

Operate laboratory instrumentation, perform quality control testing, and maintain equipment performance

Review and release laboratory results in accordance with established procedures and regulatory standards

Support implementation and validation of new laboratory tests and equipment

Assist with training and competency assessment of laboratory personnel and students

Participate in on-call coverage and provide exceptional customer support to internal and external stakeholders

Maintain compliance with FDA, AABB, CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and cGMP requirements

Participate in quality improvement and process enhancement initiatives

What We're Looking For

A current, up-to-date resume

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related scientific discipline required

MLS, CLS, MT, or BB certification through ASCP or equivalent required

Alternatively, an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with MLT certification and 4-6 years of Immunohematology Reference Laboratory experience

1-3 years of experience in an Immunohematology Reference Laboratory or transfusion service preferred

Working knowledge of immunohematology and immunology principles

Experience operating laboratory equipment and instrumentation in a clinical laboratory setting

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Ability to maintain accurate patient records and laboratory documentation

Ability to meet compliance requirements

What's In It For You

Permanent placement opportunity with a nationally recognized leader in transfusion medicine, blood services, diagnostic testing, and scientific research

Competitive starting pay of $29.84/hour plus shift differential

Opportunity to work alongside experts from a world-renowned organization that is home to the Blood Research Institute

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage

Life insurance benefits

Exceptional 401(k) program featuring a 7% dollar-for-dollar company match

Additional voluntary benefit and employee discount programs

Extensive training provided, including approximately 6 months of day shift onboarding and development

Career growth opportunities within a specialized Immunohematology Reference Laboratory environment

Meaningful work that directly contributes to life-saving transfusion support and improved patient outcomes nationwide