Clinical Lab Scientist 1 / 2, 2nd Shift, Hoxworth Blood Center, Quality Control Laboratory

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, Hoxworth Blood Center, Quality Control Laboratory (QCL) is recruiting several full-time (100% FTE) Clinical Lab Scientists (Level 1 or 2) for second shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex quality control testing on blood and blood components.
• Perform high-level evaluation, review, and interpretation of test 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.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Compensation And Schedule

• Sign on Bonus: $5,000
• Starting Pay Range (based On Experience):
  • Clinical Lab Scientist 1 - $28-30/hour
  • Clinical Lab Scientist 2 - $31-34/hour
• 2nd Shift Available (10-hour shifts): 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
• Candidates will be expected to work rotating weekends - 1 to 2 weekends per month - 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Shift differential: $4/hour
• No on-call hours required

Essential Functions

• Perform testing, interpret and record results.
• 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.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Required Education

• Required Education:
  • Level 1: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Laboratory Technology, or other related biological science.
  • Level 2: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Laboratory Technology, or other related biological science.
• Required Trainings/Certifications:
  • Level 1: MLT or MLS Registry Eligibility and must obtain ASCP certificate within one year of date of hire.
  • Level 2: Requires MLT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), BB(ASCP), or SBB(ASCP) certification.
• Required Experience:
  • Level 1: Two (2) years of relevant experience.
  • Level 2: Six (6) years of relevant experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Walking - Often
• Standing - 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

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• Comprehensive Tuition Remission
• Roadbust Retirement Plans
• Real Work-Life Balance
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

Important

• To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal.
• We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites.
• For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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