On-Site Lab Scientist Intern (Part-Time)

UK King's Daughters; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY is offering a part-time Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern position on-site at KDMC Main Hospital Campus. The intern will assist the medical technologists in Chemistry, Microbiology, and Hematology, handling specimens and supporting daily laboratory operations.

Educational enrollment in a Medical Laboratory Sciences program is required; no prior work experience is necessary. This role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and quality control under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with current enrollment in a Medical Laboratory Sciences program.
• No work experience required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and identifies specimens and associated requests.
• Separates samples and cells from plasma as required.
• Organizes and prioritizes daily work tasks efficiently.
• Assists medical technologists by processing and preparing samples for analysis.
• Places prepared samples and quality control materials on analyzers.
• Answers telephone inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Initiates quality control studies according to established protocols.
• Reports equipment or computer malfunctions to technologists or supervisor immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Specimen handling

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with current enrollment in a Medical Laboratory Sciences program

Job description

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY is offering a part-time Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern position on-site at KDMC Main Hospital Campus. The intern will assist the medical technologists in Chemistry, Microbiology, and Hematology, handling specimens and supporting daily laboratory operations.

Educational enrollment in a Medical Laboratory Sciences program is required; no prior work experience is necessary. This role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and quality control under supervision.