Laboratory Coordinator, Hoxworth Blood Center, Components Laboratory Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL 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. 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 United States. The Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting a full-time (100% FTE) Laboratory Coordinator in the Components Laboratory. The incumbent will coordinate the activities of the lab (i.e., perform and monitor studies and/or quality control/quality assurance). This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence 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 supply inventory and quality control activity, 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 Manage supply inventory and quality control activity for a designated lab or unit. Develop daily lab/staffing schedules. Work with management to perform/arrange for maintenance contract on equipment and maintain accurate records. Maintain SOP manuals and/or initiate new procedures. Provide training to technician staff on equipment and proper techniques. Develop and maintain a database for all research customers, order requests, shipping and billing information, and monthly distribution spreadsheet to track revenues. Communicate appropriately to staff, donors, students, external departments and others as needed. Answer technical and medical questions when appropriate. Assign work; ensure proper workflow of the unit; act as lead worker. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Associate's Degree in Biological Sciences or related field. Two (2) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Hearing, listening - Often Talking - Often Standing - Often Walking - Often Reaching overhead - Often Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often Sitting - Seldom Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Seldom Bending - Seldom Stooping - Seldom Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom Kneeling, squatting - Seldom Crouching - Seldom Crawling - Seldom Pu