University of Cincinnati
Cellular Therapies Technologist 1, Hoxworth Blood Center, Division of Cellular T
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Job Overview
Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC), University of Cincinnati, was founded in 1938 and serves more than 30 hospitals in 18 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects more than 100,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. Hoxworth Blood Center: Saving Lives Close to Home. HBC is located within the College of Medicine and is the only Regional Blood Center owned and operated by a university in the United States.
Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting a Cellular Therapies Technologist 1 (Clinical Lab Scientist) to join the Cellular Therapies Division. This role will support Cincinnati's growing cellular therapies market and involves the performance of a range of laboratory procedures. New hires will be trained on first shift (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM), then assigned to their respective shift following successful completion of training.
Compensation and Schedule:
? SIGN ON BONUS: $5,000
? Starting pay range (based on experience): $28-32/hour
? Shift After Training: 8-hour shift - 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
? Shift differential: $4/hour after 6:00 pm
? Rotational on-call hours required
Please Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
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 are a detail-oriented individual with experience in a laboratory setting, 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.
Essential Functions
Perform processing and cryopreservation of hematopoietic progenitor cell collections for bone marrow transplant patients. Perform routine cell processing operations and innovative cell selection techniques for the production of novel cellular therapy products for clinical trial use. Participate in laboratory operations that support clinical cell processing; maintaining supply inventories, perform equipment validations and quality control test procedures. Write Standard Operating Procedures, (SOPs), generate reports, etc. Comply with cGTP and cGMP regulatory requirements. Perform moderate complexity mathematical calculations. Report test results to healthcare professionals and respond to questions appropriately. Communicate effectively with clinical site personnel and other internal and external customers. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education
Bachelor's degree in a Life Science. Required Experience
Understanding of the fundamental concepts of laboratory practices (for ex: sterile technique, universal precautions). Possess essential computer skills, such as Word, Excel and Outlook. Additional Qualifications Considered
Associate?s degree in a Life Science and three (3) years of work experience in a laboratory setting. Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Hearing, listening - Continuously Sitting - Continuously Standing - Continuously Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously Walking - Continuously Bending - Often Pulling, pushing - Often Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often Crouching - Seldom Kneeling, squatting - Seldom Stooping - Seldom Reaching overhead - Seldom Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include: 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 UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
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Perform processing and cryopreservation of hematopoietic progenitor cell collections for bone marrow transplant patients. Perform routine cell processing operations and innovative cell selection techniques for the production of novel cellular therapy products for clinical trial use. Participate in laboratory operations that support clinical cell processing; maintaining supply inventories, perform equipment validations and quality control test procedures. Write Standard Operating Procedures, (SOPs), generate reports, etc. Comply with cGTP and cGMP regulatory requirements. Perform moderate complexity mathematical calculations. Report test results to healthcare professionals and respond to questions appropriately. Communicate effectively with clinical site personnel and other internal and external customers. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education
Bachelor's degree in a Life Science. Required Experience
Understanding of the fundamental concepts of laboratory practices (for ex: sterile technique, universal precautions). Possess essential computer skills, such as Word, Excel and Outlook. Additional Qualifications Considered
Associate?s degree in a Life Science and three (3) years of work experience in a laboratory setting. Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Hearing, listening - Continuously Sitting - Continuously Standing - Continuously Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously Walking - Continuously Bending - Often Pulling, pushing - Often Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often Crouching - Seldom Kneeling, squatting - Seldom Stooping - Seldom Reaching overhead - Seldom Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include: 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 UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
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