Medical Laboratory Scientist II – Diagnostic Impact on Care

UK King's Daughters; Ashland (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist II for a full-time role in our Laboratory Services department. The position performs clinical testing across core specialties with advanced instrumentation to support trauma, transplant, pediatric, and oncology services.

The successful candidate will uphold quality control/assurance, document results, and collaborate with care teams to ensure timely, accurate diagnostic data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, biology, or related field.
• ASCP certification is preferred.
• 2–3 years of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing in a fast-paced hospital and academic medical center environment.
• Maintains compliance with accreditation/certification requirements and supporting quality initiatives.
• Performs quality control, quality assurance, and equipment maintenance with proper documentation.
• Troubleshoots and repairs laboratory instruments to minimize downtime.
• Communicates clearly with staff and patient care providers regarding procedures and results.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, biology, or related field

Master's degree in laboratory science preferred

Job description

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist II for a full-time role in our Laboratory Services department. The position performs clinical testing across core specialties with advanced instrumentation to support trauma, transplant, pediatric, and oncology services.

The successful candidate will uphold quality control/assurance, document results, and collaborate with care teams to ensure timely, accurate diagnostic data.