Lab Assistant, Full Time, Hoxworth Components Manufacturing Laboratory

ACHE; Kentucky; On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati's Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting for a full-time Laboratory Assistant (2nd shift: Mon-Fri 3:30 pm-12:00 am, with rotating weekends) to support components manufacturing laboratory testing preparation and related tasks.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, with no prior experience required. The role emphasizes lab prep, equipment cleaning, record-keeping, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a fast-paced biomedical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lab testing prep and prepare specimen kits.
• Clean and maintain lab equipment and materials.
• Maintain records of supplies and sample parameters.
• Perform duties as needed by department.

Skills

Laboratory prep

Sample handling

Equipment cleaning

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC’s momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC), University of Cincinnati, was founded in 1938 and serves more than 30 hospitals in 18 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects more than 100,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. Hoxworth Blood Center: Saving Lives Close to Home. HBC is located within the College of Medicine and is the only Regional Blood Center owned and operated by a University in United States.

The Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting for a full-time (100% FTE - 40 hours per week), Laboratory Assistant, to assist the Components Manufacturing Laboratory personnel with laboratory testing preparation and other related work. The incumbent will be trained on first shift, then assigned to work second shift after training is completed (Second shift includes: Monday-Friday, 3:30 pm-12:00 am, with rotating weekends, Saturday 12:00 pm-8:30 pm). This position will support the University’s mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities.

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.

Essential Functions

• Assist with laboratory testing preparation and other related work to include assembling various specimen kits for analyses; prepare specimen collection outfits for various lab tests; assist with receiving and sorting blood samples; aid in preparation of reagents and other solutions; dispose of samples after analytical completion; assist in sample identification, etc.
• Clean laboratory equipment, instruments and/or area and pack, unpack, sort, maintain, inspect and/or distribute related laboratory material including clean and sterilize delivered glassware, inspect for cracks and breakage, unpack and distribute cleaned glassware and collect dirty glassware from laboratory; prepare materials for mailing and packages and ship mailing containers and specimens; clean and dust laboratory furniture; and store section supplies.
• Prepare and/or maintain work-related records (e.g., maintain card file on supplies and related equipment and prepare lists of sample parameters requested by each unit).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience

• None

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

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: $17.26 per hour

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 Include:

• 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 into this position, 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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