Medical Laboratory Generalist - AM Shift

CA BrisbaneFull-timePosted Jul 15, 2026

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:

Salary Grade: 116
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Salary Range: 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)

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! This position will enter into our own internal BB progam.

What to Expect


Schedule:  Sunday - Thursday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Salary Range:  27.90 - 28.75 per hour DOE
Weekend Shift Differential:  8:%
 

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

  • 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


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. 

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