Pathology Lab Assistant/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pathology Lab Assistant at the University of Kentucky supports timely workload assignment to Pathologist Assistants, histotechs, and pathologists. You may receive and accession specimens, handle equipment maintenance, and prepare reagents; medical terminology knowledge is required.

This role requires detail orientation, teamwork, and flexibility in a hospital setting with exposure to chemicals and biological materials.

Qualifications

• 2 years college or equivalent and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience in pathology or laboratory roles preferred.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates workload assignment to Pathologist Assistants, histotechs, and pathologists.
• May receive and accession specimens, handle equipment maintenance, and prepare reagents.

Skills

Computer skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Education

Two years college or equivalent

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Standing for long periods, lifting of reagents, pushing and pulling of slide drawers, extended periods of sitting at computer, ability to move around hospital between departments. The position will have exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluids, and tissue.

Shift

Monday – Friday, day shift, 40 hrs/wk; hours may vary.

Job Summary

The Pathology Lab Assistant facilitates the appropriate, accurate, and timely workload assignment to Pathologist Assistants, histotechs, and pathologists. The lab assistant may receive and accession specimens, handle equipment maintenance, prepare reagent and/or perform other duties as assigned. Experience with medical terminology required. Ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, enthusiasm, and diplomacy is preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in data entry and computer software applications. Must be detail oriented and enjoy working in a team environment.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

General computer skills, including data entry, medical terminology, attention to detail.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

2 years college or equivalent and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/24/2026

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response that best represents your full years paid, full-time, employment experience in a pathology or laboratory role.
  • 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

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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