Laboratory Scientist​/UKHC

Overview

Working Title Laboratory Scientist/Cert - Clinical Micro Lab

Department Name
Department Name H3200:

Laboratory Services

Work Location UK Health Care Lexington, KY

Grade Level 10

Salary Range $/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required

Education:

BS

Required License/Registration/Certification:
None

Preferred Education/

Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Microbiology and previous experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Final date to receive applications: 02/25/2026

Regular use of computer workstation and repetitive motion. Occasional standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds. Occasional exposure to cuts/punctures and burns and to blood borne/airborne pathogens.

The Laboratory Scientist will be primarily responsible for the processing and workup of blood cultures and other cultures. 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 is also responsible as needed for specimen processing, specimen triage, order processing, rapid and stat testing, gram staining and reporting positive blood cultures, performing multiplex and routine molecular assay, media QC and monitor/stock supplies, and reporting routine cultures.

The CAP
-Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology.

Note:

Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered for this position you must fully complete the online application and ensure job titles/entries reflect accurate details as described.

This position requires excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and problem solving skills and good keyboarding skills. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to multi-task and work as part of a team.

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Do you hold a current certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or are eligible to obtain one by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please choose the answer that best describes your amount of paid employment experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
  • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * Describe an example of your ability to multi-task within a fast-paced work environment.
• * Please give an example of your culture reading experience such as blood cultures, urine cultures, routine cultures, etc.