Laboratory Lead/UKHC

Job Title
Laboratory Lead/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54657

Working Title
Laboratory Lead

Department Name
H3200:Laboratory Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
11

Salary Range
$29.70-45.70/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Intermittent use of computer workstation and repetitive motion. Occasional standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds. Occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Regular job related travel.

Shift

Primarily day shift, with some early mornings and evening hours when needed.

Job Summary

The Clinical Laboratory at UK Healthcare is seeking an experienced laboratory technologist to serve as the Laboratory Lead. This position provides leadership and oversight for point-of-care testing across a diverse network of ambulatory clinics, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while supporting high-quality patient care. The Laboratory Lead serves as a key resource for clinic teams and healthcare providers by managing quality and compliance initiatives, coordinating staff training, competency assessments, participating in new test development and implementation, monitoring and maintaining interface systems, and overseeing daily operational activities related to point-of-care testing. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional with strong technical expertise, excellent customer service and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic healthcare environment. This position reports to the Ambulatory Point of Care Supervisor, Laboratory Section Manager, and the Laboratory Section Director.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Excel, word, knowledge of CAP and TJC compliance and OIG regulations.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

MT or MLS certified (ASCP) and two years of laboratory experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
06/17/2026

Our University Community

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