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Department Name H3200:Laboratory Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 11 Salary Range $27.00-45.70/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BS Click here for more information about equivalencies: 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 Sitting & walking for long period of time Shift Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
May include call based on needs of department.
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 Blood Bank, and testing will include, but is not limited to, type and screen, cross-matching, antibody workup, elution, absorption, antibody titering, neonatal workup, and component preparation. This CAP and AABB -Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Exceptional customer service, excellent technical & troubleshooting skills, detail oriented, and collaboration skills with different positions across the organization.
Other skills include Microsoft Office knowledge & proficient writing ability, hospital electronic systems, knowledge of medical terminology, and ability to work independently as well as being team oriented. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience BS- MLS degree preferred.
Deadline to Apply 10/28/2026 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.
About the role
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.