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Lab Assistant, Part Time, Hoxworth
Cincinnati, OH

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Founded in 1819, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** embarks upon its third century - building on the past and defining the future by leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact through its strategic direction, Next Lives Here. Underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, invention and inclusion, what's Next will accelerate our unrivaled momentum, evidenced by eight straight years of record enrollment and rankings that include placement among America's top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Home to a diverse student body of nearly 47,000 and more than 4,200 distinguished faculty, the university combines its Research 1 (Very High Research Activity) Carnegie Classification with a physical setting that The New York Times recently acclaimed as "the most ambitious campus design program in the country.

JOB OVERVIEW
The College of Medicine, Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting a Laboratory Assistant - Part Time in the Components Division. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence and diversity 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 with experience in customer service, an interest in the field of medicine, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of others, then we invite you to apply for a position at Hoxworth Blood Center. 

This position will perform various complex laboratory procedures in the including manufacturing of red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, recovered plasma, liquid plasma and cryoprecipitated AHF from volunteer whole blood collections and perform various leukocyte reduction procedures on red blood cell components.  The candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe and clean area.  This is a highly regulated laboratory where the candidate must successfully pass training observations/quiz, a written competency exam after training is complete and a written competency exam every year thereafter.  The candidate will perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

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 a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

*Competitive salary range dependant on the candidate's experience. *Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. *Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. *Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. *Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. *Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. *Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a CONTRIBUTION TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / MINORITY / FEMALE / DISABILITY / VETERAN.

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