Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC

About the role

Working Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist - Certified (Core Lab). Department: Laboratory Services (H3200). Location: Lexington, KY. This position performs clinical laboratory testing in a fast‑paced academic medical center, supporting the University of Kentucky’s Level I trauma center, KY Children’s Hospital, and Markey Cancer Center.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing in the Core Lab.
• Ensure accuracy and timely result reporting.
• Conduct testing including blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, and urinalysis.
• Work across multiple testing sites: Chandler, Good Samaritan, ED Satellite, and Markey Satellite.
• Support services for the Level I trauma center, KY Children’s Hospital, and Markey Cancer Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) – any field (see equivalency link).
• No prior experience required.
• Obtain American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Physical demands: ability to stand and walk for long periods; occasionally stand/walk with objects up to 10 lb; push/pull objects over 50 lb; sit at computer workstations for extended periods; perform repetitive motions.

Qualifications

• Preferred: BS in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Exceptional customer service.
• Excellent technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Collaboration skills with various positions across the organization.
• Microsoft Office knowledge and proficient writing ability.
• Familiarity with hospital electronic systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Pay

Salary range: $27.00–$45.70 per hour. The starting pay has been set at a minimum of $27.00/hour, with actual rates based on candidate experience.

Schedule

Three 12‑hour shifts per week. Night shift runs from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, including rotating weekends and holidays; may include on‑call duties as needed.