HLA Laboratory Scientist/UKHC

About the role

The HLA Laboratory Scientist/UKHC will be responsible for performing laboratory testing in a fast-paced academic medical center. The Laboratory provides services to all aspects of the 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 responsible for the analysis and reporting of results of high complexity laboratory tests performed in the Immuno-Molecular Pathology Laboratory. This laboratory section provides laboratory service for hematology/oncology divisions of medicine, as well the University of Kentucky Transplant Center. The section also provides referral service for other institutions. This CAP and ASHI -Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing in a fast-paced academic medical center.
• Analyze and report results of high complexity laboratory tests in the Immuno-Molecular Pathology Laboratory.
• Provide laboratory service for hematology/oncology divisions, the University of Kentucky Transplant Center, solid organ and bone marrow transplant, KY Children’s Hospital, and Markey Cancer Center.
• Provide referral service for other institutions.
• Utilize state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology in a CAP and ASHI-accredited laboratory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in a relevant field.
• No prior related experience required (0 years).
• No specific license, registration, or certification required.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Extensive periods of viewing data on PC monitor(s).
• Ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.
• Knowledge of hematology, immunology, and/or blood banking, including processing and/or cryopreservation concepts and practices preferred.

Skills

• Experience in handling patient specimens and performing complex testing and analysis.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and work independently.
• Multitasking.
• Computer skills.
• Customer service.
• Troubleshooting.
• Attention to detail.

Pay

$23.25–39.10 per hour

Schedule

The lab operates 24 hours, 5 days a week. 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift may be available, with rotating weekend on‑call required.