SBB Program - August 2027
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Versiti, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI, US
Summary
The Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) program provides advanced training in transfusion medicine and diagnostic laboratory services. Participants will engage in specialized clinical laboratory work to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare providers.
Job Description
Overview
Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.
Position Summary
Versiti Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) program applicants must meet the following Board of Registry requirements for SBB accreditation/American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification:
- One year of full-time clinical laboratory experience, with an emphasis/interest in blood banking preferred.
- One of the following two options:
- MT/MLS or BB (ASCP) certification and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university.
- Baccalaureate degree from an accelerated college/university with a major in a biological or physical science, including the required courses listed above.
Individuals interested in applying to the program must also provide the following:
- Completed application form. Applications are ONLY accepted August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
- Three letters of recommendation, including one from a current supervisor.
- College transcripts, including laboratory training records, if applicable (certified medical laboratory scientists, MLS (ASCP) or MT (ASCP) do not need to provide training records).
- List of continuing education for the last two years.
- Letter of intent stating reasons for application to this program and how SBB certification will impact your professional life and further your career.
Versiti was founded with the belief that together, our blood centers can better serve people’s urgent need for life-saving healthcare. That we can strengthen and restore the health of our communities while conducting groundbreaking research. That we can integrate scientific innovation, medicine, and service in ways that no other blood health organization can match.
We’re driven by the urgency of our work and inspired by the generosity of the people we rely on for life-saving donations. We have the privilege to safeguard these gifts and ensure they go where the need is greatest, in our communities and beyond––and our hospital and healthcare partners across the nation rely on the speed, safety, and availability of these gifts.
Our people are driven by a relentless curiosity. As the home of the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we attract leading blood health researchers from around the world who are passionate about advancing personalized medicine. We conduct focused research in areas like cellular therapies, oncology, and genomics, to make a difference in the lives of people through the healing potential of blood.
People need people.
There is no substitute for blood, organs, tissue, or bone marrow. They are precious. They are perishable. And the need for them is vital.
As a partnership of blood centers, we’re far stronger together than we are alone. Ultimately, the meaning of our work is found in the lives we save and the people we serve. Our dedication to service and safety will enable us to become the partner of choice for hospitals everywhere.
Our commitment to scientific rigor can save lives and advance the field of personalized medicine. And our commitment to building deep relationships with our donors will transform Versiti into a beacon of hope, care, and innovation in the communities we call home.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Versiti was founded with the belief that together, our blood centers can better serve people’s urgent need for life-saving healthcare. That we can strengthen and restore the health of our communities while conducting groundbreaking research. That we can integrate scientific innovation, medicine, and service in ways that no other blood health organization can match.
We’re driven by the urgency of our work and inspired by the generosity of the people we rely on for life-saving donations. We have the privilege to safeguard these gifts and ensure they go where the need is greatest, in our communities and beyond––and our hospital and healthcare partners across the nation rely on the speed, safety, and availability of these gifts.
Our people are driven by a relentless curiosity. As the home of the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we attract leading blood health researchers from around the world who are passionate about advancing personalized medicine. We conduct focused research in areas like cellular therapies, oncology, and genomics, to make a difference in the lives of people through the healing potential of blood.
People need people.
There is no substitute for blood, organs, tissue, or bone marrow. They are precious. They are perishable. And the need for them is vital.
As a partnership of blood centers, we’re far stronger together than we are alone. Ultimately, the meaning of our work is found in the lives we save and the people we serve. Our dedication to service and safety will enable us to become the partner of choice for hospitals everywhere.
Our commitment to scientific rigor can save lives and advance the field of personalized medicine. And our commitment to building deep relationships with our donors will transform Versiti into a beacon of hope, care, and innovation in the communities we call home.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
