Jobs at Vitalant

Develops and implements internal and external communications supporting Vitalant’s mission and brand. Responsibilities include analyzing communication needs, creating and editing content, managing campaigns and projects, coordinating schedules and content calendars, advising stakeholders on messaging and channels, evaluating campaign metrics, and protecting organizational reputation. The role requires strong writing, editing, audience analysis, project coordination, collaboration, and independent judgment when handling sensitive information.

Registered Nurse supporting clinical research studies for patients with bleeding disorders. Responsibilities include patient recruitment, informed consent, research visits, clinical assessments, venipuncture, specimen collection, documentation, drug accountability, and study coordination. The role collaborates with physicians, research teams, sponsors, universities, and healthcare partners while maintaining regulatory compliance and confidential research records.

Processes invoices, resolves purchase orders, prepares payments, manages banking activities, reconciles accounts, prepares journal entries and accruals, supports 1099 reporting and audits, and develops financial reports. The role also improves accounts payable processes, supports ERP and EDI implementations, ensures policy and GAAP compliance, and performs ad hoc financial analysis.

Leads therapeutic apheresis and cellular therapy services across five San Diego-area hospitals. Performs procedures for adult and pediatric patients, supports CAR-T and stem cell collections, provides patient education, coordinates multidisciplinary care, ensures FDA, FACT, and AABB compliance, and contributes to quality improvement, clinical education, and program development.

Supervise daily laboratory operations for blood product intake, testing, processing, and labeling. Lead staff training and performance assessment, equipment maintenance, quality control, deviation investigations, corrective actions, competency observations, and documentation. Ensure testing accuracy, regulatory compliance, product quality, service levels, and financial goals. The role requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, medical technologist certification or CLIA-equivalent qualification, state licensure where applicable, and laboratory experience.

The Senior Accountant supports accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, tax filings, and audit preparation. The role analyzes financial transactions and variances, identifies accruals and adjustments, supports financial system updates, and drives process improvements. Success requires strong accounting expertise, analytical and organizational skills, proficiency in Excel and financial systems, and effective collaboration across the organization.

Leads national major-gift fundraising for Vitalant by identifying and cultivating donors, managing a 100–125-prospect portfolio, securing gifts, developing proposals, coordinating donor experiences, maintaining database records, and tracking revenue and engagement goals.

Designs, implements, secures, and supports scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. Leads cloud architecture, upgrades, performance optimization, standards, security policies, monitoring, cost management, and infrastructure projects. Partners with stakeholders and vendors, supports mission-critical systems, evaluates emerging technologies, and drives cloud automation, reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Performs high-complexity HLA clinical laboratory testing on biological specimens. Responsibilities include reagent preparation, quality control, equipment maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, documentation, supply monitoring, competency assessments, method evaluations, and process improvement while following SOPs, confidentiality requirements, and regulatory standards.

Lead Registered Nurse conducting therapeutic apheresis procedures, including stem cell, granulocyte, and lymphocyte collections. Provides patient care, coordinates treatments with physicians and hospital nurses, exercises clinical judgment, trains apheresis staff, assesses procedure performance, and consults on treatment planning. The role requires autonomous work across clinical settings, an RN license in Maryland and DC, CPR certification, hospital or related experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Lead Registered Nurse providing therapeutic apheresis procedures, including stem cell, granulocyte, and lymphocyte collections, under physician supervision. Provides patient care, coordinates treatments with hospital staff, exercises clinical judgment, consults on treatment planning, trains apheresis personnel, and evaluates procedure performance. Requires flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, and approximately 30% travel to other hospitals.

Supports blood drive collection goals through donor recruitment, coordinator engagement, account maintenance, and participation growth. Coordinates virtual and onsite blood drives, focuses on acquiring and retaining first-time donors, maintains accurate records, assists with training and special projects, provides customer service, and ensures compliance with procedures and regulations. The role collaborates with field teams and cross-functional partners and may provide territory coverage when needed.