Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | Laboratory Scientist/Certified/UKHC |
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Requisition Number | RE44905 |
Working Title | Laboratory Scientist/Cert - Clinical Micro Lab |
Department Name | H3200:Laboratory Services |
Work Location | Lexington, KY |
Grade Level | 11 |
Salary Range | $26.00-45.70/hour |
Type of Position | Staff |
Position Time Status | Part-Time |
Required Education | BS |
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
Required Related Experience | No experience required. |
Required License/Registration/Certification | Certification |
Physical Requirements | Regular use of computer workstation and repetitive motion. Occasional standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds. Occasional exposure to cuts/punctures and burns and regular exposure to bloodborne/airborne pathogens. |
Shift | Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. May include call based on needs of department. |
Job Summary | The Laboratory Scientist will be primarily responsible for the processing and workup of blood cultures and other cultures on various shifts. 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. This position is also responsible as needed for specimen processing, specimen triage, order processing, rapid and stat testing, gram staining and reporting positive blood cultures, performing multiplex and routine molecular assay, media QC and monitor/stock supplies, and reporting routine cultures. The CAP-Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology. |
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | This position requires excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, problem solving skills and good keyboarding skills. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to multi-task and work as part of a team. |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree in Medical Lab Science, Microbiology or Biology with previous experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory preferred. |
Deadline to Apply | 04/22/2024 |
University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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. |
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