Laboratory Scientist/Certified/UKHC

Laboratory Scientist/Certified/UKHC

Job Title - Laboratory Scientist/Certified/UKHC

Working Title - Laboratory Scientist/Cert - Clinical Micro Lab

Department Name - Laboratory Services

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 11

Salary Range - $26.00-45.70/hour

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Part-Time

Required Education - BS

Required Related Experience - No experience required.

Required License/Registration/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 bloodborne/airborne pathogens.

Shift - 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with rotating weekends.

Job Summary - 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. This position is also responsible as needed for specimen processing, specimen triage, order processing, rapid and stat testing, gram staining and reporting positive blood cultures, performing multiplex and routine molecular assay, media QC and monitor/stock supplies, and reporting routine cultures. The CAP-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 - 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

Preferred Education/Experience - Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science, Microbiology or Biology with previous experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory preferred.

Deadline to Apply - 06/03/2026

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 (*).

1. * Do you hold a current certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or are eligible to obtain one by date of hire?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please choose the answer that best describes your amount of paid employment experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years
3. * Describe an example of your ability to multi-task within a fast-paced work environment. (Open Ended Question)
4. * Please give an example of your culture reading experience such as blood cultures, urine cultures, routine cultures, etc. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

1. Resume
2. Curriculum Vita
3. Cover Letter