Laboratory Scientist/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to handle specimen processing, triage, and order processing in a high-demand clinical setting. The role emphasizes rapid, stat testing, gram staining, and timely reporting of positive blood cultures to support patient care.

The successful candidate will perform multiplex and routine molecular assays, ensure media quality control, monitor supplies, and report digital culture images for the department’s CAP-accredited laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Specimen processing and triage
• Rapid and stat testing
• Gram staining and reporting positive blood cultures
• Perform multiplex and routine molecular assays
• Media quality control and stock monitoring
• Report digital culture images

Job description

The Laboratory Scientist 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 digital culture images.

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.