Lab Technologist I or II (CBDI Hemostasis Thrombosis Lab)

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine and complex tests for diagnosis and treatment support in a pediatric center. The role requires proficiency with laboratory instruments and adherence to high-quality standards in a busy clinical lab.

Under supervision, you will handle sample prep, QC procedures, data collection, and collaboration with team members to ensure accurate patient results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science or Associate's degree in related science is required.
• 2+ years of experience with Bachelor's degree; 4 years with Associate degree.
• Any license, certification, or registration required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, direct or assist in special projects, evaluations, experiments or research; participate in cross trained rotation and in departmental discussions; help improve organizational performance.
• Operate instruments; perform checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting from guidelines.
• Perform and report Quality Control Procedures; identify QC failures and correct malfunctions.
• Prepare samples for analysis, store and preserve specimens, prepare reagents, monitor supply inventories, receive and stock supplies.
• Perform routine procedures; collect and analyze data affecting patient care; assist with new procedures and training bench personnel and students.
• Coordinate testing system activities, quality control, maintenance and inventory; may serve as superuser for the Laboratory Information System.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science

Associate's degree in related science

Job description

• Expected Starting Pay Range $27.33 - $34.85
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

• Expected Starting Pay Range $27.33 - $34.85
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Cancer & Blood Disease Inst

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

Job Responsibilities

• Departmental Support- Conduct, direct or assist in special projects, evaluations, experiments or research. Participate in regularly schedule cross trained rotation and demonstrate continued competency in various sections of the Clinical Laboratory. Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions. Participate in establishing job requirements and goals; perform duties at the desired level of competency.
• Technical Skills and Knowledge- Possess the appropriate skills and theory necessary to independently perform a variety of laboratory tests. Show competency of skills. Operate instruments; perform checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting from written guidelines. Perform and report Quality Control Procedures. Identify Q.C. failures and corrects malfunctions identified. Prepare sample for analysis. Store and preserve specimen. Prepare reagents, assist with the monitoring supply inventories, receive and stock supplies. Perform registration and sample collection as required by location. Perform routine procedures within respective discipline, including the collection and analysis of data which will affect decisions regarding patient care. Assists with development of new procedures and updating of existing procedures. Will train bench personnel and students in bench procedures once proficient in basic as well as some advanced skills. Functions as a key operator for testing systems, coordinating activities of quality control, maintenance, and inventory management. May serve as superuser for the laboratory information system.
• Customer Service- Maintain/manage strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders. Respond to requests quickly and effectively. Identify, understand, and meet customer needs and expectations. Communicate any relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
• Professional Development- Maintain currency in the field, including maintenance of any necessary licensure/certification, through continuing education, conferences, meetings, in-services, networking, literature, and/or seminars. Attend all mandatory CCHMC training sessions. Implement obtained knowledge/skills into one's own work, the department, and/or the organization. Assume responsibility for one's own professional growth and development. May participate in internal/external professional committees, agencies, councils, and/or activities.
• Quality and Accountability- Perform accurate, precise work with a consistently low error rate. Maintain awareness of sectional needs and contributes ones skills and abilities to meet those needs. Assume responsibility for ones own actions. Follow through tasks to completion. Understand and comply with applicable policies, guidelines, regulations, and/or accreditation standards. Document compliance as necessary. Maintain compliance with CCHMC Core Standards and code of ethics. May be responsible for ensuring that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and/or efficient environment for employees, patients and/or families. Participates in accreditation activities through conducting standards assessments and evaluation for annual internal and external inspections.

Under the general direction of the Section Supervisor and leadership staff, perform a variety of routine and complex laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease in a medical center caring for infants, children and adolescents.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science OR Associate's degree in related science
• 2+ years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 4 years of experience with Associates degree
• Any license, certification, or registration required
• Preferred: Certified MLS or MLT through national certifying agency

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability