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University of Cincinnati Clinical Lab Scientist 2, Hoxworth Quality Control Laboratory in Cincinnati, Ohio
Clinical Lab Scientist 2, Hoxworth 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 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times 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, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide 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 stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. Job Overview SIGN ON BONUS IS AVAILABLE! The University of Cincinnati, Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting an ASCP certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist 2 in the Quality Control Laboratory. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist 2 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. Essential Functions Provide continuity of services and resolutions for moderate to complex technical situations within the specialty. Assist in the provision of data for research and publications. Advise customers on methods and procedures to use. Provide technical explanations regarding results or products. Respond to other healthcare professionals' questions regarding results. Review and report testing, projects, and other assignments progress periodically as determined by the supervisor. Perform testing, interpret and record results. Perform quality control and proficiency testing. Communicate and report test results to external and internal customers. 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. Comply with cGMP requirements (in appropriate areas) regarding test interpretation and validity of results. 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. Six (6) 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), 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 L