Medical Laboratory Scientist

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Lexington, KY Until 9/15/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Various Shifts I Daily Hours

Laboratory I Lexington, KY

$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals

Join the Baptist Health Clinical Laboratory and Pathology Department, where science meets compassion and precision meets patient care. Our team is dedicated to delivering accurate, timely results because every test, every result, and every patient matters.

We are committed to supporting our team members with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, funding for continuing education, and a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. If you are passionate about making a difference through laboratory medicine, we invite you to explore a career with Baptist Health.

Shifts & Hours:

  • First shift part-time (12 hrs)-Hamburg
  • First shift part-time (6a-2:30pm)
  • First shift full-time (6a-2:30pm)
  • Second shift full-time (11a-9:30p)
  • Third shift full-time (10p-6:30a)

Description:

  • Maintains technical competency as related to the job functions.
  • Understands pertinent LIS functions and performs downtime procedures effectively.
  • Evaluates each procedure performed and chooses appropriate investigative techniques as indicated.
  • Identifies and resolves problems that may adversely affect test results and notifies appropriate personnel.
  • Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/unusual results.
  • Documents unacceptable specimens according to policy. Communicates specimen requirements to appropriate personnel.
  • Assesses job functions and takes appropriate action when problems are detected.
  • Identifies problems with specimens, test orders, registration and takes appropriate action.
  • Handles troubleshooting professionally and communicates with coworkers and customers when delays occur.
  • Expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agencies.
  • Certification must be achieved within one year of hire.
  • Mirco experience preferred.
  • Generalist and Core Lab.

Benefits:

  • Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually 
  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 
  • 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire 
  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets) 
  • PTO Sell Back Program 
  • Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
  • Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support 
  • Retirement with Company Match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

About this role

Summary

Perform laboratory tests, evaluate specimens, ensure test accuracy, troubleshoot clinical and instrument issues.

Job title

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Lexington, KY; some shifts may be remote

Salary

$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

certification in clinical laboratory scienceBachelor’s Degreespecimen evaluationtest troubleshootingLIS functions

Preferred skills

micro experience

Specializations

clinical laboratorymicrobiologygeneralistcore lab
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lexington, KY, USA

Work arrangement unknown City