Lab Associate, 1st Shift, Hoxworth Blood Center, Transplantation Immunology Lab
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Job Overview
Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC), University of Cincinnati, was founded in 1938 and serves more than 30 hospitals in 18 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. Beyond blood products, we also support cellular therapy and transplant services across the region. Hoxworth Blood Center: Saving Lives Close to Home. HBC is located within the College of Medicine and is the only regional blood center owned and operated by a university in United States.
Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting for a full-time (100% FTE) Lab Associate in the Transplantation Immunology Laboratory. This role will primarily provide support activities for the laboratory, as described below. The Lab Associate will be assigned to work first shift.
Saving lives is no easy task, but at Hoxworth Blood Center, it's what we do every day and we're looking for positive, professional individuals to join our team and help advance our lifesaving mission.
Essential Functions
- Supervise, train, assist and/or instruct faculty and students using laboratory facilities.
- Monitor activities within designated laboratories.
- Maintain all laboratory equipment, including ordering of supplies; perform repair work, and schedule professional repair.
- Assist faculty on project feasibility and design.
- Administer safety programs.
- Act as liaison with local industry regarding specifications and availability of new and used laboratory equipment.
- Recommend space and equipment assignments as requested and resolve any conflicts for space and equipment.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Associate's Degree.
- Three (3) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
One (1) year of experience in an area of technical specialty.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
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).
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Lab Associate, 1st Shift, Hoxworth Blood Center, Transplantation Immunology Lab
Cincinnati, OH, US
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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