Clinical Lab Scientist 1, 3rd Shift, Hoxworth Blood Center, Division of Transplantation Immunology
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Job Overview
The Hoxworth Blood Center, Division of Transplantation Immunology, seeks a motivated individual to conduct clinical laboratory testing. The ideal candidate for this full-time (100% FTE) Clinical Lab Scientist 1 position, will have a background in immunology, be a critical thinker with excellent communication skills, and an ability to work independently. Work experience in flow cytometry and molecular DNA testing is ideal. This position will including training on first shift, but will be assigned 3rd shift once training is complete.
SIGN ON BONUS: $5,000
STARTING PAY RANGE: $27-29 hourly
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: $4 hourly
FLEXIBLE START TIMES, 10-HOUR SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Essential Functions
- Perform testing, interpret and record results.
- Perform quality control and proficiency testing.
- Comply with cGMP requirements (in appropriate areas) regarding test interpretation and validity of results.
- Communicate and report test results to external customers, as well as internal.
- Respond to other healthcare professionals’ questions regarding results.
- Clerically process incoming patient blood samples. Compose written case reports for hospital patient referrals, when appropriate.
- Prepare laboratory reagents. Develop and perform reagent evaluation studies and other special projects with supervisory review.
- Quarantine and discard blood products with positive test results, when appropriate.
- Maintain equipment and clean, safe work area.
- Assume on-call responsibilities, as required.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or other related biological science.
- Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Trainings/Certifications
Some labs require MLT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), BB(ASCP), or SBB(ASCP).
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting - Continuously
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
- Hearing, listening - Often
- Talking - Often
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Often
- Reaching overhead - Often
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
- Stooping - Seldom
- Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
- Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
- Crouching - Seldom
- Pulling, pushing - Seldom
- Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom
- Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
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.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
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: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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Clinical Lab Scientist 1, 3rd Shift, Hoxworth Blood Center, Division of Transplantation Immunology
Cincinnati, OH, US
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