Clinical Lab Scientist 2, Hoxworth Quality Control Laboratory

American Society for Clinical Pathology; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join their Quality Control Laboratory. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of blood testing processes. You will be responsible for performing complex quality control tests, interpreting results, and providing technical guidance to healthcare professionals. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work environment, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients. If you are passionate about laboratory sciences and eager to contribute to a lifesaving mission, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee wellness program

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition remission for employees

Discounts for activities and services

Qualifications

• ASCP certification required for Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Six years of relevant work experience can substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex quality control testing of blood components.
• Communicate and report test results to healthcare professionals.
• Prepare laboratory reagents and maintain equipment.

Skills

Quality Control Testing

Data Entry

Communication Skills

Technical Explanations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Medical Laboratory Sciences

Job description

Clinical Lab Scientist 2, Hoxworth Quality Control Laboratory

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview
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The University of Cincinnati, Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting an ASCP certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist 2 in the Quality Control Laboratory. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities.

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist 2 will perform routine and complex quality control testing of blood and blood components, as well as high-level evaluation, review, and interpretation of test results. Candidates shall be able to perform with minimal supervision, be proficient in computerized data entry and retrieval functions, and communicate effectively with individuals within and outside the department.

Saving lives is no easy task, but at Hoxworth Blood Center, it's what we do every day and we're looking for positive, professional individuals to join our team and help advance our lifesaving mission. If you're a detail-oriented individual with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others, then we invite you to apply for a position at Hoxworth Blood Center.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Required Education

• 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.

Required Trainings/Certifications
Some labs require MLT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), BB(ASCP), 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
• 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
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

If interested, please apply online at https://bit.ly/41m0F3y

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.