Clinical Lab Scientist , 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 include performing 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.

Sign on Bonus: $5,000

• Clinical Lab Scientist 1 – $28-30/hour
• Clinical Lab Scientist 2 – $31-34/hour

Shifts (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.

Please note:

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

• 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.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

• Clinical Lab Scientist 1: 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 may be used in lieu of the education requirement.
• Clinical Lab Scientist 2: 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 may be used in lieu of the education requirement.

• Clinical Lab Scientist 1: Require MLT or MLS Registry Eligibility and must obtain ASCP certificate within one year of hire.
• Clinical Lab Scientist 2: Require MLT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (ASCP), BB (ASCP), or SBB (ASCP).

• Clinical Lab Scientist 1: No experience required.
• Clinical Lab Scientist 2: Two (2) years of relevant experience.

• 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

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. Highlights include:

• Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $28‑34 per hour, based on experience.
• Comprehensive Tuition Remission for you and eligible dependents.
• Robust Retirement Plans:
  State pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) with UC contributing 14‑18% of salary.
• Real Work‑Life Balance with generous time‑off policy: vacation and sick time; 11 paid holidays plus additional end‑of‑year paid time off; 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Pr…