Clinical Lab Scientist (Level I or II)

Hoxworth Blood Center

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

Cellular Therapies Division

Sign-on bonus $1000 to $5000

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.

The Cellular Therapies Division of Hoxworth Blood Center is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I or II, based on qualifications and experience.  This position will perform processing and cryopreservation of hematopoietic progenitor cell collections for bone marrow transplant patients; routine cell processing operations and innovative cell selection techniques for the production of novel cellular therapy products for clinical trial use.  This position will also participate in laboratory operations that support clinical cell processing: maintaining supply inventories, performing equipment validations and quality control test procedures; writing Standard Operating Procedures, (SOPs), generating reports, etc. 

Dedication to quality patient service is critical.  The ability to be flexible with working hours is required.  ASCP Certification, prior pharmaceutical production experience, or hematology research experience preferred.  Candidate must pass both the UC and the CCHMC background checks to be eligible for this position.

Minimum Qualifications – Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

BS and MT (ASCP), BB (ASCP) or CHT (ABHI); -OR- Bachelor’s degree and registry eligible; -OR- Bachelor’s degree and HEW certified medical technologist with two (2) years related experience; -OR- MLT with three (3) years related experience.  Degree must be in biological science or related field.

Minimum Qualifications – Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Bachelor’s degree and MT (ASCP), BB (ASCP) or CHT (ABHI); - OR- Bachelor’s degree and registry eligible; -OR- Bachelor’s degree and HEW certified medical technologist with three (3) years related experience; -OR- MLT with four (4) years related experience. Degree must be in biological science or related field.

 Hoxworth Blood Center is one of the oldest Blood Centers in the United States of America and is dedicated to the promotion of research and education in transfusion medicine and cell therapies.  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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