Clinical Lab Scientist 1 / 2, 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 first or second shift. We seek motivated individuals with strong critical thinking, communication, and independent work skills. Experience in blood banking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex quality control testing on blood and blood components, as well as high-level evaluation, review, and interpretation of test results.
• Candidates must be able to perform with minimal supervision, be proficient in computerized data entry and retrieval functions, and communicate effectively across departments.
• 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
• Shifts Available (10-hour shifts): First Shift: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Second Shift: 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

Minimum Requirements

• Clinical Lab Scientist 1: Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Laboratory Technology, 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.
• Clinical Lab Scientist 2: Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Laboratory Technology, or other related biological science. Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
• Required Trainings/Certifications: Require MLT or MLS Registry Eligibility and must obtain ASCP certificate within one year of date of hire. OR- Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Laboratory Technology, or other related biological science. Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Trainings/Certifications: Require MLT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), BB(ASCP), or SBB(ASCP).
• Required Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

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