Clinical Lab Scientist, Level 2, Third Shift, Hoxworth Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors.

The University of Cincinnati, Hoxworth Blood Center, Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) is recruiting a full-time (100% FTE) Clinical Lab Scientist, Level 2 for third 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
• Starting pay range (based on experience): $31-38/hour
• Shift Available:
  Third Shift (10‑hour shifts) - 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Shift differential: $4/hour
• On Call:
  Rotating on‑call requirements

• Provide continuity of services and resolutions for moderate to complex technical situations within the specialty.
• Assist in the provision of data for research and publications.
• Advise customers on methods and procedures to use.
• Provide technical explanations regarding results or products. Respond to other healthcare professionals' questions regarding results.
• Review and report testing, projects, and other assignments progress periodically as determined by the supervisor.
• Perform testing, interpret and record results. Perform quality control and proficiency testing. Communicate and report test results to external and internal customers.
• 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.
• Comply with cGMP requirements (in appropriate areas) regarding test interpretation and validity of results.
• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, 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.

• Some labs require MLT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), BB(ASCP), SBB(ASCP).

• 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. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

• Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $31-38/hour, Based on Experience

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

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.

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

• Competitive…