LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking qualified applicants for the Medical Technologist Training Program as Medical Technologist Students in Gainesville, FL. The session will begin in August 2019. The selected candidates will participate in a rigorous six month training program and become full-time paid employees of LifeSouth for the duration of the program. After completion, graduates take a board exam and apply for Florida licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Medical Technologist) in the specialties of Immunohematology and Blood Banking. All students will sign a service commitment to LifeSouth contingent upon completion of the program and qualifying for state licensure. After completion of the program, graduates may be expected to relocate to Gainesville, FL; Jacksonville, FL or Atlanta, GA.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field

• Completion of required coursework including:

Biological Science (16 semester hours) including Microbiology, Immunology, Anatomy/Physiology, and/or Genetics/Molecular Biology

Chemistry (16 semester hours) including Organic and/or Biochemistry

Mathematics

• Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirements

• Must currently be legally authorized to work in the United States

• Must not possess a history of licensure actions or criminal acts that would prevent the applicant from applying for or obtaining a Florida Medical License or Trainee license

• Ability to solve complex problems and accurately evaluate results

• Strong verbal and written communication skills coupled with the ability to prepare neat and legible reports

• Ability to work with little or no supervision after adequate instructions

• Must maintain a clean and organized work area

• Ability to prioritize tasks to complete work efficiently

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Completion of coursework in Immunology, Laboratory Science, Statistics, Computer Science and Management

All applicants MUST submit official transcripts in order to be considered for the program. Please mail or hand deliver transcripts to:

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

Attn: MT Training Program

4039 Newberry Road

Gainesville, FL 32607

To be considered for selection in the August 2019 class, completed applications (including transcripts) must be received no later than July 12, 2019.

Please direct general questions about the training program, including questions about the application and program requirements, by e-mail to Bill Martinez at gamartinez@lifesouth.org. Please provide your full name and telephone number in your request.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $10.00 - $11.00 an hour. Background check and drug test required. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/DFWP/Tobacco Free

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).

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. If you have questions regarding the information contained in this job posting call 1-888-795-2707 and ask to speak to the Talent & Recruitment Coordinator. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.