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Job Title Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC
Requisition Number RE56102
Working Title Medical Laboratory Scientist-Certified (Core)
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 and walking for long periods of time; repetitive motion; lifting, pushing, or pulling object up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Night Shift 7p-7a; Rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed
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.
IMPORTANT : Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered for this position you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. All job titles and dates must correspond with those appearing on your resume.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Clinical Laboratory background, ability to work under pressure, to work independently and to work well with others; must have organizational and computer skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent. MT/ MLS or equivalent certification. Previous Blood Bank experience
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.
Job Title Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC
Requisition Number RE56102
Working Title Medical Laboratory Scientist-Certified (Core)
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 and walking for long periods of time; repetitive motion; lifting, pushing, or pulling object up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Night Shift 7p-7a; Rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed
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.
IMPORTANT : Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered for this position you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. All job titles and dates must correspond with those appearing on your resume.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Clinical Laboratory background, ability to work under pressure, to work independently and to work well with others; must have organizational and computer skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent. MT/ MLS or equivalent certification. Previous Blood Bank experience
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.
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