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Dierdre
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What can I do with a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science
I want to get my Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science but I want to know what career options I have other than working in a hospital as a Medical Technologist. #medicaltechnology #medical-practice #medicine
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Meghan Rokita
Medical Technologist, Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacovigilance Specialist
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There are options outside of the hospital!
Some clinics/doctor's offices have their own internal laboratory. While very similar to the hospital, many find it appealing to work "office hours".
You can also work for blood banks, although it may require earning blood bank certification in addition to your medical laboratory scientist certification. This is usually a short, intensive program that gives you an extra credential to specialize in blood bank, especially blood unit manufacturing, which is unique.
Medical technologists also gain translatable skills that could be used in microbiology and other non-hospital laboratory or research positions.
Some medical technologists work for toxicology labs outside of hospitals.
You can also work as a biomedical engineer for the companies that manufacture laboratory equipment. This is usually as a Field Service Engineer (FSE) or a customer service/call center role.
Teaching is another option as well.
It's rare, but I have also heard of med techs who work in the veterinary space, running labs for animals.
There's also your state's department of health as well.
Hope this helps!
Some clinics/doctor's offices have their own internal laboratory. While very similar to the hospital, many find it appealing to work "office hours".
You can also work for blood banks, although it may require earning blood bank certification in addition to your medical laboratory scientist certification. This is usually a short, intensive program that gives you an extra credential to specialize in blood bank, especially blood unit manufacturing, which is unique.
Medical technologists also gain translatable skills that could be used in microbiology and other non-hospital laboratory or research positions.
Some medical technologists work for toxicology labs outside of hospitals.
You can also work as a biomedical engineer for the companies that manufacture laboratory equipment. This is usually as a Field Service Engineer (FSE) or a customer service/call center role.
Teaching is another option as well.
It's rare, but I have also heard of med techs who work in the veterinary space, running labs for animals.
There's also your state's department of health as well.
Hope this helps!
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I would suggest taking a look at this website for a list of some jobs you can obtain with this degree
https://medicine.utah.edu/pathology/medical-laboratory-science/programs/careers.php