Hoxworth

Careers at Hoxworth

Be a Lifesaving Hero

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Thank you for your interest in joining of one of America’s premier blood centers, where innovative medical practices have been fueled by generous blood donors, research, and meticulous science since 1938. We are powered by the College of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati! Go Bearcats

Jose Cancelas, MD, PhD CEO, Hoxworth Blood Center, UC

Connect Your Passion with Our Mission

Give your passion for serving people purpose by joining our lifesaving hero team at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati. Hoxworth provides opportunities for our employees to enhance their lives through our generous benefit package that rewards you for your service while helping you build for your future!  

Activate your hero mode by viewing open career opportunities below.

Please contact Human Resources to request accommodations for the application process. 

Human Resources: (513) 556-6381

Who We Are

Hoxworth Cell Team

Our Mission

To enhance the well-being of patients in our service area by assuring a reliable and economical supply of the safest possible blood, by providing innovative hemotherapy services, and by promoting research and education programs in transfusion medicine.

Our impact in the community in 2022

Blood products collected and transfused to patients in our local hospitals include: 92,081 Red Cells, 12,469 Platelets, and 4,178 Plasma products. 

Benefits

Hoxworth Blood Ceneter, University of Cincinnati, is committed to offering competitive benefits plans that maximize our ability to recruit, retain and reward highly qualified staff. Most of our benefit plans, such as medical, dental and vision, begin on the first day of employment. 

  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. 

  • Tuition remission, available for employees and their eligible dependents, covers applicable instructional fees for classes at the University of Cincinnati. 

  • Comprehensive insurance plans including dental, vision, and prescription coverage with a choice between a traditional PPO medical plan and a Health Savings Account/High Deductible Health Plan.

  • Award-winning employee wellness program, Be Well UC, provides educational sessions and events, health coaching, challenges, and more to enhance your health and wellness.

  • An employee assistance program that provides free, confidential support to help manage life’s problems.

  • Retirement savings plans with uUniversity contributions. Supplemental 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available. 

  • Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance. 

  • Collateral-free, low-interest loans for employees.

  • Discounts on campus activities and services including Bearcats sporting events, College Conservatory of Music performances, UC Bookstores and more.

Most importantly, Hoxworth employees come to work every day with the knowledge that they are Saving Lives Close to Home, giving local patients much needed relief from the illness, a second chance at life or more time to spend with their families. 

Job Roles at Hoxworth

Blood Center Award

Donor Services 
Donor Services staff are the medical professionals in the field greeting donors, determining eligibility to donate, collecting blood products, and ensuring a top notch donor experience.  We are the biggest department at Hoxworth, collecting more than 100,000 blood products per year. Career possibilities in this department include Blood Donor Recruiter, Donor Care Technician Level 1 and 2, Mobile Unit Assistant, and more. 

Components Manufacturing
The Components Laboratory processes whole blood, red blood cell, and apheresis platelet donations which are further manufactured into separate blood components. The Components Laboratory also provides blood component long-term storage processing and product modification, as needed, to provide optimal component therapy and product availability to patients in the Tri-State area. Career possibilities in this department include Blood Bank Technician and Advanced Blood Bank Technician.

Quality Control Laboratory
The Quality Control Laboratory department is responsible for ensuring all required screening and supplemental testing is completed for approximately 95,000 allogeneic, autologous and apheresis donations collected at Hoxworth Blood Center. Career possibilities in this department include Clinical Lab Scientist 1 and more.

Immunohematology Reference Lab 
Hoxworth Blood Center's Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) provides testing and consultation to assist hospitals in solving patients' red blood cell (RBC) serological problems. Career possibilities in this department include Clinical Lab Scientist 1, Clinical Lab Scientist 2, and more.

Research
The goal of the Research Division is to link basic research with clinical care, leading to improved methods that ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of the blood and hematopoietic cell supply. The research program has multiple components, including clinical research, basic biological research, and translational research. Career possibilities in this department include Post Doc Fellow.

Transplantation Immunology
The Transplantation Immunology Division (TID) at University of Cincinnati’s Hoxworth Blood Center is a state-of-the-art histocompatibility and immunogenetics testing laboratory. Career possibilities in this department include Clinical Lab Scientist 1.

Cellular Therapy Laboratory
The Cellular Therapy Laboratory provides comprehensive laboratory support for bone marrow and stem cell transplant patients at UC Health, CCHMC, Jewish Hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center, and Akron Children's Hospital, as well as for the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP). Career possibilities in this department include Cell Therapy Technologist 1.

Product Management
Product management is part of the laboratories team at Hoxworth. They are the face of Hoxworth for our customers and are staffed 24 hours a day seven days a week to support the hospitals blood product needs day and night. In addition to issuing blood products, they are responsible for managing the inventory, arranging importing and exporting of blood products, arranging couriers and FedEx shipments, and sometimes driving orders to hospitals in cases of emergencies.  Career possibilities in this department include Inventory Control Specialist 2-9.

Quality Assurance/Regulatory Compliance

  • Quality Assurance/Regulatory Compliance, QARC Specialist 3

Our Culture

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hiring at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is handled by the human resource department and hiring team for Hoxworth. We know how much time and effort goes into your application, which is why no matter what, a person, not a computer, will review and evaluate all your materials. The frequently asked questions below are designed to help address questions that may arise as you go through the application process with us.

All UC jobs can be applied to online. Our application process starts with an applicant profile - make sure your profile is thorough and current. Once you have a profile you can apply to any job posting, at any time - just log in and start searching. 

Once you’ve submitted your application, the hiring process and timeline is set by the hiring department and varies by area and position. You can access your Profile at any time to see the progress of your application by logging into your account. 

If you need accommodations to assist with the application process, please contact us at (513) 556-6381. Computers are available in the Human Resources office Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm if you need access to a computer.

You got an interview, hooray! This is our chance to get to know you, learn about your experience, and understand your unique skills. With that said, it’s also your chance to get to know us! Be sure to come prepared with any questions you may have regarding the role. We’re excited to meet you! 

The hiring authority from Hoxworth will determine the specific interview process. It may be virtual, in person, or both, and there may be more than one interview. Some roles may require testing, either written or practical. If this is required, we will guide you through this process.

After the interview, someone from Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, will follow up with you either via email or a phone call to provide feedback or any potential next steps.

Now for the most exciting part! If you are determined to be the best person for the role, you will receive a verbal offer followed by a written offer with role details and information about Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati’s benefits package. 

Once you accept your role online, a required background check will be performed, and your start date will be decided.

The onboarding process is designed to help set you up for success in your new role. You will be able to attend a virtual new hire onboarding session that will help you get to know Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, learn about your benefits, and meet other new hires. 

From there, your new department will conduct your training and help you acclimate to your role. Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is a great place to work and offers ongoing development and career opportunities, including tuition remission for employees and immediate family members.

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is committed to offering competitive benefits plans that maximize our ability to recruit, retain and reward highly qualified staff. Most of our benefit plans, such as medical, dental and vision, begin on the first day of employment. 

  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. 

  • Tuition remission, available for employees and their eligible dependents, covers applicable instructional fees for classes at UC. 

  • Comprehensive insurance plans including dental, vision, and prescription coverage with a choice between a traditional PPO medical plan and a Health Savings Account/High Deductible Health Plan.

  • Award-winning employee wellness program, Be Well UC, provides educational sessions and events, health coaching, challenges, and more to enhance your health and wellness.

  • An employee assistance program that provides free, confidential support to help manage life’s problems.

  • Retirement savings plans with university contributions. Supplemental 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.  

  • Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance. 

  • Collateral-free, low-interest loans for employees.

  • Discounts on campus activities and services including Bearcats sporting events, College Conservatory of Music performances, UC Bookstores and more.

Hoxworth Blood Center Locations

Hoxworth Anderson 
Five Mile Center 
7715 Five Mile Rd 
Cincinnati, OH 45230 
(513) 451-0910

Hoxworth Blue Ash 
9708 Kenwood Road 
Cincinnati, OH 45242 
(513) 451-0910

Hoxworth Central 
3130 Highland Ave 
4th Floor 
Cincinnati, OH 45267 
(513) 451-0910

Hoxworth Ft. Mitchell 
Ft. Mitchell Station Shopping Center 
2220 Grandview Dr, Suite 140 
Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 
(513) 451-0910

Hoxworth North 
7844 Kingland Drive 
West Chester Township, OH 45069 
(513) 451-0910

Hoxworth Tri-County 
Wimbledon Plaza 
11812 Springfield Pike/Route 4 
Cincinnati, OH 45246 
(513) 451-0910

Hoxworth West 
6323 Glenway Avenue 
Cincinnati, OH 45211 
(513) 451-0910