Laboratory Technical Specialist/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleLaboratory Technical Specialist/UKHCRequisition NumberRE55529Working TitleDepartment SpecialistDepartment NameH3200:Laboratory ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level12Salary Range$30.00-53.67/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsSitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Repetitive motion and lifting up to 25 pounds, sitting or standing for long periods of time.ShiftMonday through Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.Job SummaryThe Laboratory Technologist Specialist will be responsible for the technical management of the Routine Microbiology subspecialty within the Microbiology Laboratory section in a fast-paced academic medical center. 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. Primary responsibilities include troubleshooting, managing test performance, quality control, CAP/other regulatory compliance, supply chain management, resource scheduling, assist with employee competency assessment, and assist in employee evaluations. 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
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMultitasking, computer skills, customer service, troubleshooting, attention to detail.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceBS/MLS preferred.Deadline to Apply08/31/2026Our University CommunityWe 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 (*).
- * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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