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Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs are open across hospitals, reference laboratories, public health agencies, and outpatient clinics, at every level from new-grad to senior and lab director, with specializations in hematology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC
Requisition Number: RE55859
Working Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist - Certified (Core Lab)
Department Name: H3200:Laboratory Services
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 11
Salary Range: $27.00-45.70/hour
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire.
Physical Requirements
This position will require the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time as well occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds and push/pull objects over 50 pounds. Sitting at computer workstations for extended periods, along with repetitive motion.
Shift
Three 12-hr shifts per week. Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. May include call based on needs of department.
Job Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Certified will be responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing 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. This position will be instrumental in maintaining a quality of service based on accuracy and timely result reporting. This position will be located in the Core Lab, and testing will include, but is not limited to, blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, and urinalysis. The Core Lab has multiple testing sites within the organization: Chandler, Good Samaritan, ED Satellite and Markey Satellite. The CAP-Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology. In addition, this department provides services to all aspects of the University of Kentucky’s Level I trauma center and throughout the healthcare enterprise, including KY Children’s Hospital, and Markey Cancer Center.
All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience. 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
Exceptional customer service, excellent technical & troubleshooting skills, detail oriented, and collaboration skills with different positions across the organization. Other skills include Microsoft Office knowledge & proficient writing ability, hospital electronic systems, knowledge of medical terminology, and ability to work independently as well as being team oriented.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
BS-MLS degree preferred.
Deadline to Apply: 09/24/2026
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: Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC
Requisition Number: RE55859
Working Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist - Certified (Core Lab)
Department Name: H3200:Laboratory Services
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 11
Salary Range: $27.00-45.70/hour
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire.
Physical Requirements
This position will require the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time as well occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds and push/pull objects over 50 pounds. Sitting at computer workstations for extended periods, along with repetitive motion.
Shift
Three 12-hr shifts per week. Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. May include call based on needs of department.
Job Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Certified will be responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing 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. This position will be instrumental in maintaining a quality of service based on accuracy and timely result reporting. This position will be located in the Core Lab, and testing will include, but is not limited to, blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, and urinalysis. The Core Lab has multiple testing sites within the organization: Chandler, Good Samaritan, ED Satellite and Markey Satellite. The CAP-Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology. In addition, this department provides services to all aspects of the University of Kentucky’s Level I trauma center and throughout the healthcare enterprise, including KY Children’s Hospital, and Markey Cancer Center.
All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience. 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
Exceptional customer service, excellent technical & troubleshooting skills, detail oriented, and collaboration skills with different positions across the organization. Other skills include Microsoft Office knowledge & proficient writing ability, hospital electronic systems, knowledge of medical terminology, and ability to work independently as well as being team oriented.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
BS-MLS degree preferred.
Deadline to Apply: 09/24/2026
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.
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Who's Hiring
- Quest Diagnostics131
- Kaiser Permanente29
- US Department of Veterans Affairs28
- CommonSpirit Health26
- Baptist Health16
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- Healthcare & Medical Services164
- Education2
- Science & Research2
- Human Resources1
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical laboratory scientist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or a related life science field
- ASCP Board of Certification (MLS or MT) or equivalent national certification
- Proficiency with high-volume automated analyzers such as Beckman Coulter, Sysmex, or Abbott platforms
- Experience performing and documenting quality control procedures in a CLIA-regulated laboratory
- Ability to perform across multiple disciplines including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems such as Epic Beaker, Cerner, or Sunquest
Tips for Your Medical Laboratory Scientist Job Search
Lead with your ASCP or AMT credential
Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology or American Medical Technologists is the first filter many hiring managers apply. Put your credential abbreviation directly after your name in the resume header so it's visible before a recruiter reads a single bullet.
Match your specialty to the opening's focus
A posting for a blood bank MLS and one for a molecular diagnostics MLS call for different highlighted experience. Reorder your skills section so the relevant discipline leads, whether that's transfusion medicine, microbiology, or flow cytometry, before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical laboratory scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify instrument throughput on your resume
Hiring managers want to know you can handle volume. Cite the specific analyzers you've operated and the daily or weekly specimen counts you processed to give them a concrete picture of your capacity and experience level.
Prepare a competency demonstration for working interviews
Many hospital labs ask candidates to perform a brief bench demonstration alongside the technical interview. Know your QC troubleshooting steps cold, be ready to walk through a delta check or critical value protocol, and bring documentation of any proficiency testing results.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Clinical laboratory roles often have evening, overnight, and weekend differentials that add meaningful income. When you reach the offer stage, ask the recruiter to break out the differential structure so you can compare total compensation across offers accurately.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical laboratory scientists?
The companies hiring the most medical laboratory scientists right now include Quest Diagnostics, Kaiser Permanente, and US Department of Veterans Affairs, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Large health systems and national reference laboratories consistently account for the bulk of posted positions.
How many medical laboratory scientist jobs are remote?
About 8% of medical laboratory scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because the majority of laboratory work requires hands-on specimen handling. Remote opportunities tend to concentrate in laboratory informatics, telephematology review, and reference consulting positions that do not require physical bench work.
How do you become a medical laboratory scientist?
Becoming a medical laboratory scientist starts with completing a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or a closely related field that includes an accredited clinical practicum. After finishing the practicum, you sit for a national certification exam through the ASCP or AMT. Most employers require certification before your start date, and some states add their own licensure requirements on top of national credentials.
Can you get hired as a medical laboratory scientist with little experience?
Yes, new graduates are regularly hired into entry-level medical laboratory scientist roles, particularly at large hospital systems that run structured onboarding programs. Your clinical practicum rotations count as hands-on experience, so document the instruments and disciplines you covered in detail on your resume. Willingness to work evening or overnight shifts also substantially expands your options as a new candidate.
What does the medical laboratory scientist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with the laboratory manager or supervisor covering quality control, troubleshooting scenarios, and discipline-specific knowledge. High-volume labs sometimes add a working interview or bench observation day. Reference checks and a background screen, including verification of your certification status, typically close the process before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to medical laboratory scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to medical laboratory scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, reference labs, and health systems across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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