"Laboratory Scientist/Certified/UKHC"

Job Details

Job Title: Laboratory Scientist/Certified/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE51470

Working Title: Laboratory Scientist/Cert - Clinical Micro Lab

Department Name: H3200:Laboratory Services

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 11

Salary Range: $26.00-45.70/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: BS

Required Related Experience: No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification: Certification

Physical Requirements: Regular use of computer workstation and repetitive motion. Occasional standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds. Occasional exposure to cuts/punctures and burns and regular exposure to bloodborne/airborne pathogens.

Shift: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with rotating weekends.

Job Summary: The Laboratory Scientist Certified will be primarily responsible for specimen processing, specimen triage, order processing, rapid and stat testing, gram staining and reporting positive blood cultures, performing multiplex and routine molecular assay, media QC and monitor/stock supplies, and reporting routine and specialty cultures. The Laboratory provides services to all aspects of this Level I trauma center and throughout the healthcare enterprise, including solid organ and bone marrow transplant, KY Children’s Hospital, and Markey Cancer Center. The CAP-Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered for this position you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. All job titles and dates must correspond with those appearing on your resume.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: This position requires excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, problem solving skills and good keyboarding skills. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to multi-task and work as part of a team.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Lab Science with ASCP Certification.

Deadline to Apply: 09/07/2025