Laboratory Scientist

Job TitleHigher education requirements include:Completing a bachelor's degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science. A bachelor's degree in a science or health related field (e.g. chemistry or microbiology) may also be considered.Completing a clinical laboratory program or internship through a hospital-based program or as part of their educationNational certification as a medical technologist (MT), clinical laboratory scientist (CLS), or medical laboratory scientist (MLS)Previous experience in a health care settingResponsibilities and duties, including:Examining and analyzing blood, body fluids, tissues, and cellsRelaying test results to physiciansUtilizing microscopes, cell counters, and other high-precision lab equipmentCross matching blood for transfusionMonitoring patient outcomesPerforming differential cell counts looking for abnormal cells to aid in the diagnosis of anemia and leukemiaEstablishing quality assurance programs to monitor and ensure the accuracy of test resultsOverseeing the work of a medical laboratory technician