Laboratory Scientist/UKHC

Job Title
Laboratory Scientist/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE53746

Working Title
Laboratory Scientist – IMP – Flow Cytometry

Department Name
H3200:Laboratory Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
10

Salary Range
$23.25-39.10/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time and will have extensive periods of viewing data on PC monitor(s). There will also be periods of lifting objects up to 25 lbs.

Shift

12 hour shifts with rotating on-call.

Job Summary

The 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. 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.

You will need to provide an academic transcript to be hired on this position. Please attach your transcript to this application before submitting.

The Laboratory Services department has a variety of specialties and areas. For more information about any of our job openings, contact Jeff Bush, Enterprise Director at Jeffery.Bush1@uky.edu

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

Multitasking, computer skills, customer service, troubleshooting, attention to detail.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

BS in Biology and Chemistry preferred. Flow Cytometry experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
03/31/2026

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