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Clinical Lab Scientist 1, 3rd Shift, Hoxworth Blood Center, Division of Transpla

Inside Higher Ed, Cincinnati, OH, United States


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 be trained on first shift, then assigned to work third shift after training (Wednesday through Saturday, 10‑hour shifts, 7:00 pm - 5:30 am).

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 the education requirement.

Required Trainings/Certifications
Some labs require MLT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), BB(ASCP), or SBB(ASCP).

Physical Requirements

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
Salary and Pay Rate Information
Sign‑on bonus: $5,000.
Starting pay range: $27‑29 hourly.
Shift differential: $4 hourly.

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

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)

Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

Professional development & mentorship opportunities

UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired, 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.

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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