UK HealthCare · 11 hours ago
Laboratory Scientist/UKHC
Greater Lexington Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23.25/hr - $39.10/hr
0+ years expUK HealthCare is a Level I trauma center that provides comprehensive healthcare services. The Laboratory Scientist will be responsible for specimen processing, order processing, and performing various laboratory tests while ensuring the quality of services provided.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
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
Reporting digital culture images
Qualification
Required
BS
No experience required
None
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 to blood borne/airborne pathogens
40 hours/week Monday through Friday with rotating weekends
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
Preferred
A Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, or Biology and previous experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory preferred
Company
UK HealthCare
UK HealthCare is the hospital that offers academic health care, research, education and clinical care at the University of Kentucky.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
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Angela Lang
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