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Careers in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
What jobs are available?
Clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunohematology, immunology, hematology, histology, cytogenetics, cytotechnology.
Who employs students with this major?
- Hospitals and HMOs
- Medical laboratories
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Larger physicians' offices
- Research institutions/universities
- Health departments
- Federal government/military
- Industry
Good skills or traits for students with this major:
- Be accurate and dependable.
- Have good analytical judgment and problem solving abilities.
- Ability to pay close attention detail and work well under supervision.
- Work well under pressure.
Special training, degrees or experience I may need:
- Do an internship or co-op in an area of interest.
- The senior year is spent at an affiliated clinical lab.
- Take nationally recognized certification exams to enhance job opportunities.
- Develop mechanical, electronic, and computer skills.
- Obtain a Masters or PhD. in a specific laboratory discipline to specialize in that field.
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