Laboratory Scientist/Certified/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Science
Posted on April 24, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Laboratory Scientist/Certified/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE43746
Working Title
Laboratory Scientist, Certified- Cytogenetics
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
Full-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
Regularly standing or walking, intermittent work at a computer for extended periods of time with repetitive motion. Occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.
Shift
40 hours per week, primary shift to be determined by the department (may start as early as 6:30am or start later in the morning and work until 6:00pm or later). The candidate must be available to work rotating weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
The Laboratory Scientist, Certified 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 KY Children's Hospital, and Markey Cancer Center.
This position is responsible for the testing and maintenance of high complexity laboratory tests performed in the Cytogenetics Laboratory with a focus on Chromosome Analysis and Fluorescent InSitu Hybridization ( FISH) Analysis. Additionally, this position will be required to troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation, provide guidance with design and implementation of experiments, and assist with additional projects as needed. This is a team-oriented environment, and a successful candidate will be able to work independently and as a team.
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
Quick learner, show initiative, ability to follow established procedures, and multi-task. Attention to detail, the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments are a must. Communication skills and ability to work closely with colleagues and senior leadership in a close lab setting. Experience with light microscopy, fluorescent microscopy, and tissue cultures is preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
MLS or Bachelor's Degree in science with an ASCP certification (CG ASCP certification preferred). Experience with light microscopy, fluorescent microscopy, and tissue cultures is preferred. One or more years' related experience in a laboratory is preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/07/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Laboratory Scientist/Certified/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE43746
Working Title
Laboratory Scientist, Certified- Cytogenetics
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
Full-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
Regularly standing or walking, intermittent work at a computer for extended periods of time with repetitive motion. Occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.
Shift
40 hours per week, primary shift to be determined by the department (may start as early as 6:30am or start later in the morning and work until 6:00pm or later). The candidate must be available to work rotating weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
The Laboratory Scientist, Certified 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 KY Children's Hospital, and Markey Cancer Center.
This position is responsible for the testing and maintenance of high complexity laboratory tests performed in the Cytogenetics Laboratory with a focus on Chromosome Analysis and Fluorescent InSitu Hybridization ( FISH) Analysis. Additionally, this position will be required to troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation, provide guidance with design and implementation of experiments, and assist with additional projects as needed. This is a team-oriented environment, and a successful candidate will be able to work independently and as a team.
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
Quick learner, show initiative, ability to follow established procedures, and multi-task. Attention to detail, the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments are a must. Communication skills and ability to work closely with colleagues and senior leadership in a close lab setting. Experience with light microscopy, fluorescent microscopy, and tissue cultures is preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
MLS or Bachelor's Degree in science with an ASCP certification (CG ASCP certification preferred). Experience with light microscopy, fluorescent microscopy, and tissue cultures is preferred. One or more years' related experience in a laboratory is preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/07/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you hold a current certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or are eligible to obtain this certification within six months of date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * 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
- * Please choose the answer that best represents your years of paid, full-time employment experience in a Cytogenetics laboratory.
- 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
- * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience with light microscopy.
- 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
- * Please choose the answer that best describes your paid employment experience with fluorescent microscopy.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years
- * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience with tissue cultures.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years
- * Please choose the answer that best describes your paid employment experience with Chromosome analysis.
- 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
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
