Laboratory Scientist

Higher 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 education National certification as a medical technologist (MT), clinical laboratory scientist (CLS), or medical laboratory scientist (MLS) Previous experience in a health care setting Responsibilities and duties, including: Examining and analyzing blood, body fluids, tissues, and cells Relaying test results to physicians Utilizing microscopes, cell counters, and other high-precision lab equipment Cross matching blood for transfusion Monitoring patient outcomes Performing differential cell counts looking for abnormal cells to aid in the diagnosis of anemia and leukemia Establishing quality assurance programs to monitor and ensure the accuracy of test results Overseeing the work of a medical laboratory technician

Created: 2026-03-04