Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting the medical technologist in Chemistry, Microbiology, and Hematology departments. Supports laboratory operations by performing delegated tasks. Ensures timely and accurate completion of assignments. Coordinates with team members to maintain workflow. Contributes to quality and efficiency of laboratory services.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and identifies specimens and associated requests.

• Separates samples and cells from plasma as required.

• Organizes and prioritizes daily work tasks efficiently.

• Assists medical technologists by processing and preparing samples for analysis.

• Places prepared samples and quality control materials on analyzers.

• Answers telephone inquiries promptly and professionally.

• Initiates quality control studies according to established protocols.

• Reports equipment or computer malfunctions to technologists or supervisor immediately.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent with current enrollment in a Medical Laboratory Sciences program

Experience Requirement

No work experience required

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 1. Never

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; intermittent performance of tasks with repetitive motions (such as pipetting or typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials; occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; intermittent exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and recombinant DNA or viral vectors; occasional exposure to radiation and animal handling.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

Laboratory Services

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky