Sr Research Assistant, Hoxworth Blood Center, Clinical Research

<p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p><p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Current UC employees must apply internally via <em>SuccessFactors</em> </span></strong></p><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. 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The selected candidate will bring extensive experience in CLIA/FDA/CAP-regulated laboratories and will play a key role in executing SOP-driven studies, supporting regulatory compliance, and ensuring high-quality data generation.</p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">This role requires a seasoned laboratory professional capable of independently performing complex laboratory procedures, supporting clinical study operations, and contributing to specialized workflows critical to Hoxworth's research mission.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Functions</b></H2></div><div><ul><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Independently perform complex, protocol-driven laboratory procedures and accurately document results in compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements. </li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Conduct specialized laboratory techniques, including RBC radiolabeling and in vivo survival studies, and support validation and licensing studies. </li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Perform new test validations and generate validation reports to support clinical research and regulatory submissions. </li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Collect, analyze, and report laboratory data related to hematology and immunohematology studies. </li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ensure adherence to CLIA, FDA, and CAP standards, including maintenance of QC/QA processes and audit readiness. </li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Troubleshoot technical and workflow issues using advanced laboratory knowledge and experience. </li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Train and mentor junior staff, ensuring consistency in laboratory practices and compliance with SOPs. </li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Support laboratory operations, including instrument maintenance, quality control, and inventory oversight. </li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Assist in development and refinement of laboratory procedures, workflows, and research standards. </li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Contribute to multiple ongoing studies, ensuring timely completion of study-related activities and deliverables.</li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).  </li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Required Education</b></H2></div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"><li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Bachelor’s Degree.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Required Experience</b></H2></div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"><li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Three (3) years of relevant experience.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Qualifications Considered</b></H2></div><div><ul><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">ASCP-certified Technologist in Molecular Biology and Hematology.</li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Expertise in highly specialized techniques, including RBC radiolabeling and advanced transfusion medicine laboratory practices.</li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proven ability to work in high-complexity clinical environments (e.g., transfusion services, clinical trials, molecular diagnostics labs).</li><li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong track record of regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and audit readiness.</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;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>Stooping - Seldom</li><li>Kneeling, squatting - Seldom</li><li>Crouching - Seldom</li><li>Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom</li><li>Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom</li></ul></div></div><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Compensation and Benefits</span></strong></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.uc.edu/employees/hr/benefits.html">(UC Benefits)</a></span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:</span></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: </span></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Comprehensive Tuition Remission</span></strong></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Robust Retirement Plans</span></strong></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Real Work-Life Balance</span></strong></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:</span></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Vacation and sick time</span></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)</span></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents</span></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Additional Benefits Include:</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"><li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Competitive salary based on experience</span></li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)</span></li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs</span></li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Professional development & mentorship opportunities</span></li></ul><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.uc.edu/careers.html">Careers Page</a></span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">.</span></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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. 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