Clinical Laboratory Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Laboratory Specialists include both Clinical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists. Both technicians and technologists preform laboratory work to identify, diagnose and treat diseases. Clinical technicians use microscopes, laboratory equipment, chemical and computers to perform laboratory procedures. They also supervise technicians confirm their test and manage laboratory quality control.

Average Salary: $20,000 - $28,000 (Clinical laboratory technicians)
$25,000 - $40,000 (Clinical technologists)

Education: Students should take the most challenging high school courses in science, math, and English. An associate’s degree in the field or completion of a specialized in house training program is required to become clinical laboratory technicians. A bachelor’s degree is normally required.

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