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Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Salary: $64,K - $80,K / Ye
United States, Maryland, Bethesda
Nov 26, 2025
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank Location: Bethesda, MD 20814 Duration: Full-Time Schedule: 40 hours/week \| Night & Rotational Shifts Job Description: Provide independent clinical laboratory support within the NIH Clinical Center, Department of Transfusion Medicine, Transfusion Services Laboratory (TSL). Support specialized serologic and molecular immunohematology testing, blood component manufacturing, and training programs in transfusion medicine. Required Education: Master's degree preferred. Bachelor's degree acceptable (Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology). Required Qualifications: 3+ years of blood bank laboratory experience (preferred). Completion of an accredited Clinical Laboratory Science training program. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (including Teams). Required Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication (oral & written). Effective organization and time management. Role & Responsibilities: Perform specialized immunohematology testing (pre-analytic, analytic, post-analytic phases). Evaluate transfusion orders and consult with clinical staff to clarify testing needs. Conduct compatibility (crossmatch) testing using automated and manual methods. Resolve routine and moderately complex RBC antibody issues. Manufacture blood components (e.g., frozen plasma, leukoreduced RBCs, buffy coats, pathogen-reduced platelets). Perform lot release, labeling, equipment calibration, maintenance, and quality assurance. Manage blood inventory, including import/export of components. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Learn and apply new laboratory techniques. Emergency Essential / Tier I position. Deliverables: Equipment cleaning, inspection, and validation (as needed). Documentation and reports related to laboratory testing, antibody resolution, crossmatching, and component preparation (ad-hoc) Updates and presentations to lab staff (ad-hoc).