Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 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, 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 tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University?s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

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. Beyond blood products, we also support cellular therapy and transplant services across the region. 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 United States.

Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting for a full-time (100% FTE) Lab Associate in the Transplantation Immunology Laboratory. This role will primarily provide support activities for the laboratory, as described below. The Lab Associate will be trained on first shift, then assigned to work second shift after training is completed.

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.

Essential Functions

• Supervise, train, assist and/or instruct faculty and students using laboratory facilities.
• Monitor activities within designated laboratories.
• Maintain all laboratory equipment, including ordering of supplies; perform repair work, and schedule professional repair.
• Assist faculty on project feasibility and design.
• Administer safety programs.
• Act as liaison with local industry regarding specifications and availability of new and used laboratory equipment.
• Recommend space and equipment assignments as requested and resolve any conflicts for space and equipment.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Associate's Degree.
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

One (1) year of experience in an area of technical specialty.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

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.

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).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About University of Cincinnati

HISTORY IN BRIEF - The University of Cincinnati is a public urban serving research institution that was founded in 1819 and today is one of the country’s largest universities offering more than 350 academic programs to more than 44,000 students. UC has many top ranked programs in areas such as Music and Arts, Medical and Human-Services, Criminal Justice and more. Located in an urban setting, UC is close to the heart of Cincinnati and allows easy access for students to enjoy all that the city offers. UC is also the alma mater of many notables such as President William Howard Taft; Albert Sabin, developer of the oral polio vaccine; Astronaut Neil Armstrong and Mary Weinberg, 2008 Olympic gold medalist. UC is classified as a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission and is ranked as one of America’s top 35 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. UC jumped 17 spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings in the past two years alone. In addition to being named a “green university” by Princeton Review, UC has been named one of the world’s most beautiful campuses by Forbes and Delta Sky magazines. Learn more at ... N STATEMENT - The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our University, city, state and global community.

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