Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC

Working Title Medical Laboratory Scientist - Certified (Blood Bank)

Department Name

Department Name H3200:Laboratory Services

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 11

Salary Range

Salary Range $27.00-45.70/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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

Various shifts based on needs of department; rotating weekends, holidays and on-calls.

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.

Internal Employee Being Considered.

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?

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

Deadline to Apply 10/19/2026

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 (*).

• * Have you obtained or are you in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory sciences?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you are in process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory sciences, what is your anticipated graduation date?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please indicate your current licensure status.
  • Currently hold MLS certification (ASCP or AMT)
  • I am eligible to obtain MLS certification within 6 months
  • I do not hold MLS certification and am not eligible to obtain within 6 months
• * 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