Medical Laboratory Scientist (Immunohematology)
@ LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

Dunwoody, Georgia, United States
On Site
Posted 12 days ago

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Overview

Do you have a passion for impacting patient care behind the scenes? Thrive in solving complex problems? Join the lifesaving team at LifeSouth Community Blood Centers as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (Immunohematology) in Atlanta, GA.

Position Details

  • Multiple Shift Options Available
  • Fixed or Rotating Weekend Coverage Required
  • Shift Differential – 15%-20% for eligible evening and overnight hours
  • Sign-On & Relocation Bonuses Available

Requirements

  • National certification as MT/CLS/MLS with ASCP, AAB or AMT including immunohematology
  • Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science
  • Familiarity with blood banking
  • Preferred: SBB(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) certification

What You’ll Do

  • Work in a full-service, accredited Immunohematology Reference Laboratory
  • Resolve complex immunohematology and compatibility issues to ensure safe blood
  • Deliver excellent customer service with no on-call requirements

Benefits

  • Sign-on & relocation bonuses
  • Shift differential for evening and overnight hours
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, dental, vision insurances after 60 days
  • Supplemental insurances: life, cancer, accident and disability
  • Access to mental wellness and telehealth counseling
  • Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
  • Employer funded retirement plan and 403b offered
  • Access to wages prior to payday

Other Information

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. LifeSouth is a Drug-Free, Tobacco-Free workplace, an E-Verify employer, and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Criminal background check and drug screen are required upon a conditional offer of hire. Accommodations are available for disabilities upon request.

Key skills/competency

Medical Laboratory Scientist (Immunohematology), immunohematology, blood banking, certification, clinical laboratory, testing, patient care, troubleshooting, accreditation, communication

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How to Get Hired at LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research LifeSouth's culture: Understand mission and lab values.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight immunohematology expertise.
  • Prepare certifications: List ASCP and other credentials.
  • Practice lab scenarios: Review complex testing techniques.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review immunohematology testing protocols.
Study standard blood banking procedures.
Brush up on lab certification requirements.
Understand quality control processes.

Behavioral Questions

Describe resolving lab conflicts.
Explain teamwork experiences in labs.
Discuss handling stressful shift scenarios.
Share problem-solving examples.

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