Laboratory Scientist​/Certified​/UKHC

Laboratory Scientist/Cert - Clinical Micro Lab

Department H3200:
Laboratory Services

Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 11

Salary Range: $/hour

Position Type:
Staff

Employment Status:
Full-Time

Required

Education:

BS

Required Certification:
Certification

Physical Requirements:

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 regular exposure to blood borne/airborne pathogens.

Shift: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with rotating weekends. Shift will vary.

The Laboratory Scientist will be primarily responsible for the processing and workup of blood cultures and other cultures on various shifts. 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. The CAP‑Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state‑of‑the‑art instrumentation and technology.

• Processing and workup of blood cultures and other cultures on various shifts
• Specimen processing and triage
• Order processing, rapid and stat testing
• Gram staining and reporting positive blood cultures
• Performing multiplex and routine molecular assays
• Media quality control and monitoring/stocking supplies
• Reporting routine cultures

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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science and ASCP Certification.

Final date to receive applications: 07/19/2026

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