Medical Laboratory Scientist (Immunohematology)

Job Type Full-time Description

Do you have a passion for making an impact on patient care behind the scenes? Thrive when solving complex problems? Value a lab culture that encourages communication, learning, and shared expertise?

Join our lifesaving team of Immunohematology Medical Laboratory Scientists in Birmingham, AL today!**PLEASE NOTE: Target hire date is beginning of December 2025**

Position Details:

- Multiple Shift Options Available, Weekend Coverage Required

- Shift Differential – 15%-20% for eligible evening and overnight hours

- Relocation Bonus Available!

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

What You’ll Do:

- Work in a full-service, accredited Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

- Resolve complex immunohematology and compatibility issues to ensure the safest blood for patients

- Deliver excellent customer service with no on-call requirements

Qualifications:

- 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

Why LifeSouth?

- Hands-on experience in a full-service Immunohematology Reference Lab

- Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development

- Access to our accredited SBB training program for professional growth

- Perform critical and complex testing that directly supports lifesaving patient care

Our Benefits:

- Sign-on & relocation bonuses available

- Shift differential for evening and overnight hours

- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

- Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days

- Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability

- Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth

- Free basic life insurance for full-time employees

- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period

- Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered

- Access to wages prior to pay day

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team and help save lives!

Starting salary is $31.00/hour - $40.80/hour. Candidates with substantial clinical laboratory experience and advanced credentials may be offered compensation above this range. Shift differential applies to eligible evening and overnight hours. Relocation bonuses may also be offered to qualified candidates.

Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

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