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Clinical Lab Scientist 1 / 2, Hoxworth Blood Center, Quality Control Laboratory
University of Cincinnati
📍 Cincinnati
Full-time
Job description
<p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style=""><span style=""><strong><span style="">Current UC employees must apply internally via <em>SuccessFactors</em> </span></strong></span></span></p><p style="margin:0.0in"> </p><p style="margin:0.0in"><span style=""><strong><span style="">Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="">Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at <a href="http://uc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">uc.edu</a>. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style=""><span style="">UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success. </span></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Job Overview</b></H2></div><div><p><span style="">The University of Cincinnati, Hoxworth Blood Center, Quality Control Laboratory (QCL) is recruiting several full-time (100% FTE) Clinical Lab Scientists (Level 1 or 2) for first or second shift. We seek motivated individuals with strong critical thinking, communication, and independent work skills. Experience in blood banking is preferred. Responsibilities include performing routine and complex quality control testing on blood and blood components, as well as high-level evaluation, review, and interpretation of test results. Candidates must be able to perform with minimal supervision, be proficient in computerized data entry and retrieval functions, and communicate effectively across departments.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="">Compensation and Schedule:</span></p><ul><li style=""><span style="">Sign on Bonus: $5,000</span></li><li style=""><span style="">Starting pay range (based on experience): </span><ul><li style=""><span style="">Clinical Lab Scientist 1 - $28-30/hour</span></li><li style=""><span style="">Clinical Lab Scientist 2 - $31-34/hour</span></li></ul></li><li style=""><span style="">Shifts Available (10-hour shifts):</span><ul><li style=""><span style="">First Shift: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM </span></li><li style=""><span style="">Second Shift: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM </span></li></ul></li><li style=""><span style="">Candidates will be expected to work rotating weekends - 1 to 2 weekends per month - 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM</span><ul><li style=""><span style="">Shift differential: $4/hour</span></li><li style=""><span style="">No on-call hours required</span></li></ul></li></ul><p style=""> </p><p><span style="">Please Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Functions</b></H2></div><div><ul><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Perform testing, interpret and record results.</span></span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Perform quality control and proficiency testing.</span></span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Comply with cGMP requirements (in appropriate areas) regarding test interpretation and validity of results. </span></span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Communicate and report test results to external customers, as well as internal. </span></span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Respond to other healthcare professionals’ questions regarding results</span>.</span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Clerically process incoming patient blood samples. Compose written case reports for hospital patient referrals, when appropriate. </span></span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Prepare laboratory reagents. Develop and perform reagent evaluation studies and other special projects with supervisory review.</span></span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Quarantine and discard blood products with positive test results, when appropriate. </span></span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Maintain equipment and clean, safe work area.</span></span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.</span></span></li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Minimum Requirements</b></H2></div><div><p><strong>Clinical Lab Scientist 1:</strong></p><p style="padding-left:40.0px"><br><strong>Required Education</strong></p><p style="padding-left:40.0px">Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Laboratory Technology, or other related biological science.<br>Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.</p><p style="padding-left:40.0px"><br><strong>Required Trainings/Certifications</strong><br>Require MLT or MLS Registry Eligibility and must obtain ASCP certificate within one year of date of hire.</p><p><strong>-OR-</strong></p><p><br><strong>Clinical Lab Scientist 2:</strong></p><p style="padding-left:40.0px"><br><strong>Required Education</strong><br>Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Laboratory Technology, or other related biological science.<br>Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.</p><p style="padding-left:40.0px"> </p><p style="padding-left:40.0px"><strong>Required Trainings/Certifications</strong><br>Require MLT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), BB(ASCP), or SBB(ASCP).</p><p style="padding-left:40.0px"> </p><p style="padding-left:40.0px"><strong>Required Experience</strong><br>Two (2) years of relevant experience.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Requirements/Work Environment</b></H2></div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Sitting - Continuously</li><li>Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often</li><li>Hearing, listening - Often</li><li>Talking - Often</li><li>Standing - Often</li><li>Walking - Often</li><li>Bending - Often</li><li>Reaching overhead - Often</li><li>Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often</li><li>Stooping - Seldom</li><li>Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom</li><li>Kneeling, squatting - Seldom</li><li>Crouching - Seldom</li><li>Pulling, pushing - Seldom</li><li>Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom</li><li>Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom</li></ul></div></div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style=""><strong><span style="">Compensation and Benefits</span></strong></span></p><p><span style=""><span style="">UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (<a href="https://www.uc.edu/employees/hr/benefits.html">UC Benefits Link</a>) Highlights include:</span></span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:</strong> $28-$34 per hour, based on experience</span></p><p><span style=""><span style=""><strong>Comprehensive Tuition Remission</strong></span></span></p><p><span style=""><span style="">UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.</span></span></p><p><span style=""><strong style="">Robust Retirement Plans</strong></span></p><p><span style=""><span style="">As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.</span></span></p><p><span style=""><strong style="">Real Work-Life Balance</strong></span></p><p><span style=""><span style="">UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:</span></span></p><p><span style=""><span style="">Vacation and sick time</span></span></p><p><span style=""><span style="">11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)</span></span></p><p><span style=""><span style="">6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents</span></span></p><p><span style=""><strong style="">Additional Benefits Include:</strong></span></p><ul><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Competitive salary based on experience</span></span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)</span></span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs</span></span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Professional development & mentorship opportunities</span></span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style=""><span style="">To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at </span><u style=""><span style=""><a style="" href="https://www.uc.edu/careers.html"><span style="">https://www.uc.edu/careers.html</span></a></span></u></span></p><p> </p><p><span style=""><span style="">UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: </span><a style="" title="https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents" href="https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents">https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents</a></span></p><p> </p><p><span style=""><strong style="">Important</strong><span style="">: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at </span><strong style=""><u><a style="" href="mailto:jobs@uc.edu">jobs@uc.edu</a>. </u></strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style=""><strong><span style="">Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style=""><span style="">REQ: 101239 </span></span></p><p><span style=""><span style="">SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE</span></span></p>