Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, Hoxworth Blood Center, Quality Control Laboratory (QCL) is recruiting several full-time (100% FTE) Clinical Lab Scientists (Level 1 or 2) for first or second 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.

Compensation and Schedule:

• Sign on Bonus: $5,000
• Starting pay range (based on experience):
  • Clinical Lab Scientist 1 - $28-30/hour
  • Clinical Lab Scientist 2 - $31-34/hour
• Shifts Available (10-hour shifts):
  • First Shift: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Second Shift: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
• Candidates will be expected to work rotating weekends - 1 to 2 weekends per month - 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Shift differential: $4/hour
  • No on-call hours required

Please Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• Perform testing, interpret and record results.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing.
• Comply with cGMP requirements (in appropriate areas) regarding test interpretation and validity of results.
• Communicate and report test results to external customers, as well as internal.
• Respond to other healthcare professionals? questions regarding results.
• 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.
• Quarantine and discard blood products with positive test results, when appropriate.
• Maintain equipment and clean, safe work area.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Minimum Requirements

Clinical Lab Scientist 1:

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Laboratory Technology, or other related biological science.
Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Trainings/Certifications
Require MLT or MLS Registry Eligibility and must obtain ASCP certificate within one year of date of hire.

-OR-

Clinical Lab Scientist 2:

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Laboratory Technology, 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
Require MLT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), BB(ASCP), or 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 an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $28-$34 per hour, based on experience

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