Deadline
Oct 28, 2026
Closing in 9 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Offered salary$27.00-45.70/hour
About the role
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE56111 |
| Working Title | none |
| 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. |
| Job Summary | 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *
Do you hold a current certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or AMT, or are able to obtain this certification within 6 months from date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- *
Are you currently enrolled in or a graduate of an accredited MLS or MLT program?
- Yes
- No
- *
If you selected no, please describe how you are obtaining this certification.
(Open Ended Question)
- *
Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
- 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
Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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