HLA Laboratory Scientist/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky laboratory is seeking a qualified professional to perform complex testing and data analysis on patient specimens. The role requires the ability to organize and prioritize tasks, work independently, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Shifts include 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts with rotating weekend on-call; the lab operates 24 hours, 5 days a week. A strong emphasis on accuracy, computer literacy, and collaborative teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling patient specimens and performing complex testing and analysis.
• Possesses ability to organize/prioritize work assignments and work independently.
• Multitasking, computer skills, customer service, troubleshooting, attention to detail.

Skills

Specimen handling

Complex testing

Independence

Multitasking

Computer skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time and will have extensive periods of viewing data on PC monitor(s). There will also be periods of lifting objects up to 25 lbs.

Shift

This lab operates 24 hours, 5 days a week. 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift may be available, rotating weekend on-call will be required.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Experience in handling patient specimens and performing complex testing and analysis. Possesses ability to organize/prioritize work assignments and work independently. Multitasking, computer skills, customer service, troubleshooting, attention to detail.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Three or more years of experience in a clinical laboratory preferred. Knowledge of hematology, immunology, and/or blood banking, including processing and/or cryopreservation concepts and practices preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/29/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please choose the answer that best describes your paid employment experience with histocompatibility testing.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Please choose the answer that best describes your paid employment experience with PCR-based molecular testing.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * Describe a complicated HLA cross match that you have worked on and what made it complicated.

  (Open Ended Question)