Laboratory Technical Specialist/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Laboratory Technical Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number	RE47514
Working Title	Department Specialist – IMP – Histocompatibility
Department Name	H3200:Laboratory Services
Work Location	Lexington, Ky.
Grade Level	12
Salary Range	$30.00-53.67/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	3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Repetitive motion and lifting up to 25 pounds, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
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 Laboratory Technologist Specialist will be responsible for the technical management of a subspecialty within a 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, employee competency and assist in employee evaluations. 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	Multitasking, computer skills, customer service, troubleshooting, attention to detail.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	BS in Biology and Chemistry preferred. Histocompatibility experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply	10/14/2024
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. 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 check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * 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
2. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Academic Transcript

Optional Documents

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