Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,817 - 62,956; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Lexington, KY is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Certified to perform clinical laboratory testing in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include maintaining quality service and accuracy in testing. Candidates must have a BS and be willing to obtain ASCP certification within 6 months. This full-time position offers competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire.
• No experience required.
• This position requires the ability to stand and walk for long periods and handle objects up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing in a fast-paced academic medical center.
• Maintain a quality of service based on accuracy and timely result reporting.
• Handle testing including blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, and urinalysis.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Excellent technical & troubleshooting skills

Detail oriented

Collaboration skills with different positions across the organization

Microsoft Office knowledge & proficient writing ability

Hospital electronic systems knowledge

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to work independently as well as being team oriented

Education

BS

BS – MLS preferred

Job description

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Working Title

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Certified (Core Lab)

Job Title

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE51081

Department Name

H6280: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

Equivalencies Information

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire

Physical Requirements

This position will require the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time as well occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds and push/pull objects over 50 pounds. Sitting at computer workstations for extended periods, along with repetitive motion.

Shift

Three 12-hr shifts per week. Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. May include call based on needs of department.

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Certified will be responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing in a fast-paced academic medical center. 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. This position will be instrumental in maintaining a quality of service based on accuracy and timely result reporting. This position will be located in the Core Lab, and testing will include, but is not limited to, blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, and urinalysis. The Core Lab has multiple testing sites within the organization: Chandler, Good Samaritan, ED Satellite and Markey Satellite. The CAP-Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology. In addition, this diverse department provides services to all aspects of the University of Kentucky’s Level I trauma center and throughout the healthcare enterprise, including KY Children’s Hospital, and Markey Cancer Center. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted with the minimum hourly rate set at $27.00/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.

Laboratory Services Department Contact

For more information about any of our job openings, contact Jeff Bush, Enterprise Director at [e-mail]

Application Instructions

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

• Exceptional customer service
• Excellent technical & troubleshooting skills
• Detail oriented
• Collaboration skills with different positions across the organization
• Microsoft Office knowledge & proficient writing ability
• Hospital electronic systems knowledge
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to work independently as well as being team oriented

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

BS – MLS preferred.

Deadline To Apply

11/04/2025

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

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