Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHCJob Title - Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHCWorking Title - Medical Laboratory Scientist - Certified (Core Lab)Department Name - Laboratory ServicesWork Location - Lexington, KYGrade Level - 11Salary Range - $27.00-45.70/hourType of Position - StaffPosition Time Status - Full-TimeRequired Education - BSRequired 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 hirePhysical Requirements - This position will require the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time as well occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds and push/pull objects over 50 pounds. Sitting at computer workstations for extended periods, along with repetitive motion.Shift - Three 12-hr shifts per week. Night Shift 7:00PM – 7:00AM including rotating 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 Core Lab, and testing will include, but is not limited to, blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, and urinalysis. The Core Lab has multiple testing sites within the organization: Chandler, Good Samaritan, ED Satellite and Markey Satellite. The CAP-Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology. In addition, this department provides services to all aspects of the University of Kentucky's Level I trauma center and throughout the healthcare enterprise, including KY Children's Hospital, and Markey Cancer Center. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted with the minimum hourly rate set at $27.00/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate's experience.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? - NoPreferred Education/Experience - BS-MLSPreferred.Deadline to Apply - 09/16/2026Our 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 QuestionsRequired 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 this certification within six months of date of hire?YesNo* Are you currently enrolled in or a graduate of an accredited MLS or MLT program?YesNo* Please describe how you are obtaining this certification. (Open Ended Question)Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeOptional DocumentsCover Letter