Job Description

Job Overview
The Hoxworth Blood Center, Division of Transplantation Immunology, seeks a motivated individual to conduct clinical laboratory testing. The ideal candidate for this full-time (100% FTE) Clinical Lab Scientist 1 position, will have a background in immunology, be a critical thinker with excellent communication skills, and an ability to work independently. Work experience in flow cytometry and molecular DNA testing is ideal.

SIGN ON BONUS: up to $5,000
STARTING PAY RANGE: $27-29 hourly
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: $4 hourly
FLEXIBLE START TIMES, 10-HOUR SHIFTS AVAILABLE

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
Ideal certifications: MLT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), or CHT (ASHI).

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 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 dependent 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.