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University of Cincinnati Clinical Lab Scientist 1, Hoxworth Blood Center, Quality Control Laboratory in Cincinnati, Ohio
Clinical Lab Scientist 1, Hoxworth Blood Center, Quality Control 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 over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 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, nine straight years of record enrollment, global 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 tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. Job Overview SIGN ON BONUS IS AVAILABLE! The College of Medicine, Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting for a full-time (100 % FTE), ASCP certified, Clinical Laboratory Scientist 1 in the Quality Control Laboratory. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist 1 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. This position will be trained on 1st shift and assigned to work on the 2nd shift after training is completed. 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. 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. Four (4) 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), or SBB(ASCP). Additional Qualifications Considered Require MLT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), BB(ASCP), or SBB(ASCP). If not certified, applicant must obtain MLS certification within 1 year of hire, with first board of certification test attempt within the first six months of hire. 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 Compe