Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Banks
Core
Perform blood typing, antibody screening, cross-matching, and blood component preparation to ensure safe transfusion practices and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank)
Builds
Blood products (red cells, platelets, plasma) for patient transfusion
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory / Hematology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ABO and Rh typing, antibody screening, cross-matching, blood component preparation, serological testing, quality control testing, regulatory compliance documentation, equipment calibration, proficiency testing
Preferred skills
Master's degree in related field, Technologist or Specialist certification in Microbiology, experience with rare or complex serological cases
Technologies
Laboratory Information System (LIS), specialized serological testing equipment
Responsibilities
Investigate and resolve blood group discrepancies, analyze post-transfusion samples for adverse reactions, maintain optimal blood product levels and storage conditions, calibrate and validate laboratory equipment, train new staff and conduct competency assessments, generate reports on trends and incidents
Seniority
Mid-level (1-4 years experience)