Lab Assistant, Part Time, 2nd Shift, Hoxworth Components Manufacturing Laboratory

Davita Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading blood center in Cincinnati is hiring a part-time Lab Assistant for their Components Manufacturing Laboratory. The role involves assisting with laboratory testing and preparation, which is critical for ensuring the quality of blood donations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to saving lives while working in a collaborative environment. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about laboratory practices, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition remission for employees

Generous time-off policies

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented individual with experience or passion for laboratory work.
• Basic understanding of laboratory procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory testing preparation, including assembling specimen kits.
• Clean laboratory equipment and maintain work-related records.
• Handling blood samples and preparing reagents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lab Assistant, Part Time, 2nd Shift, Hoxworth Components Manufacturing Laboratory

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "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, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, 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 $2 billion.

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 part-time (50% FTE - 20 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. If you're a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a laboratory setting and is passionate about making a meaningful impact on others' lives, we encourage you to apply for a position at Hoxworth Blood Center.

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.

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 Link) Highlights include:

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

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

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. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources [e-mail].

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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Lab Assistant, Part Time, 2nd Shift, Hoxworth Components Manufacturing Laboratory

Date:

Jun 12, 2025

Location:

Cincinnati, OH, US

Facility:

Main Campus

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati



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