The University of Cincinnati is a premier, public, urban research university; ranked as one of America’s top 26 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. U.S. News has ranked UC in the Top Tier of America’s Best Colleges. The Chronicle of Higher Education calls UC a “research heavyweight”. Forbes, Delta Sky and Travel + Leisure magazines have named UC one of the most beautiful campuses.

Hoxworth Blood Center has provided care to the region for decades. We are a nonprofit, community organization providing blood components, clinical and technical services to hospitals, physicians and patients and serving as a center for education and research. 

Hoxworth Blood Center is seeking a Blood Bank Technologist to perform complex laboratory procedures, which include preparation of red blood cells platelet concentrates, plasma and cryoprecipitate from volunteer whole blood collections; preparation of blood products from automated collection procedures; leukocyte reduction procedures of blood and blood components; irradiation of blood and blood components; freezing and deglycerolizing of red blood cells; open and closed system pooling of cryoprecipitate and closed system platelet pooling; preparation of specialized hospital blood products; processing and shipping of samples to testing laboratory and other duties as needed.  Candidate must successfully complete an extended FBI background check as a prerequisite for employment.

The ideal candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include working 3rd shift, weekends, and rotating on-call responsibilities. A demonstrated work history of the skills and experience necessary to complete these duties is highly desirable. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with (6) months related experience; -OR- Associate degree with two (2) years related experience; -OR- four (4) years experience. 

For more information about Hoxworth Blood Center, visit our website at www.hoxworth.org.

This position will be a professional position paid at an hourly rate.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Veteran / Disabled.

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