What are the responsibilities and job description for the HLA Laboratory Scientist/UKHC position at UK HealthCare?
Posting Details
Job Title HLA Laboratory Scientist/UKHC Requisition Number RE54789 Working Title HLA Laboratory Scientist 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
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience
0 yrs
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
This lab operates 24 hours, 5 days a week. 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift may be available, rotating weekend on-call will be required.
Job Summary
The HLA 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, as well the University of Kentucky Transplant Center. 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
Experience in handling patient specimens and performing complex testing and analysis. Possesses ability to organize/prioritize work assignments and work independently. Multitasking, computer skills, customer service, troubleshooting, attention to detail.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
Three or more years of experience in a clinical laboratory preferred. Knowledge of hematology, immunology, and/or blood banking, including processing and/or cryopreservation concepts and practices preferred.
Deadline to Apply 06/25/2026 Our University Community
We 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.
Job Title HLA Laboratory Scientist/UKHC Requisition Number RE54789 Working Title HLA Laboratory Scientist 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
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience
0 yrs
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
This lab operates 24 hours, 5 days a week. 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift may be available, rotating weekend on-call will be required.
Job Summary
The HLA 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, as well the University of Kentucky Transplant Center. 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
Experience in handling patient specimens and performing complex testing and analysis. Possesses ability to organize/prioritize work assignments and work independently. Multitasking, computer skills, customer service, troubleshooting, attention to detail.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
Three or more years of experience in a clinical laboratory preferred. Knowledge of hematology, immunology, and/or blood banking, including processing and/or cryopreservation concepts and practices preferred.
Deadline to Apply 06/25/2026 Our University Community
We 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.
Salary : $23 - $39