Career questions tagged laboratory
How to become a lab technician?
Lend your expertise: what does it take to become a lab technician? Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
What is the best way to start preparing for a MLS/CLS career as a sophmore in college?
Hi! I'm entering my sophomore year of undergrad. What tips would best help me prepare for my career in MLS programs before I graduate?
What internships are available right now for high school engineering students?
I'm a high-achieving Engineering focused student with knowledge in CFD software and 3D design through Fusion 360.
What chemistry field would be the best for someone who doesn't want to be stuck in a lab all day?
I want to go into a chemistry field but don't want to be stuck in a lab all day. I have looked into chemical engineering but I want to know what other fields I may like.
How do I get used to surgery smells and views?
How do I get used to the surgery smells/visuals? I have shadowed a research neuroscience lab that operates on mice for a couple of months now, and the scents/sights of the needles and mice still make me queasy. How do I overcome this?
How can I reach out to science labs asking for an internship as a high school student?
Could anyone provide email templates for requesting a medical or chemistry internship as a high school student trying to work with popular and selective research labs?
Hello! My name is David and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in Genetic Counseling field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be apart of my assignment.
1. What profession did you choose? Why? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? Please answer directly and numbered
How can I be a successful medical laboratory scientist?
I'm a junior in high school who wants to pursue a career in medical lab sciences. Maybe in diagnostics or research? My favorite classes so far were AP Psychology, Biology, Anatomy, and Chemistry.
How do scientific researchers come up with their ideas?
I'm an 11th grader in some biotechnology classes, and it's got me very interested in pursuing a career in medical research. However, I don't really understand how researchers come up with their ideas. Is there a list out there to choose from, or do people come up with them themselves? Because I've been trying and never came up with anything.
What is the quickest track to become a clinical lab scientist?
clinical lab scientist
What job would you reccommend for lab work and research other than chemistry and microbiology?
For example, working with cells, tissue, etc. As well as working with microscopes, possible genetic engineering, bacteria.
What do I need to do in order to qualify for an MLT certification?
I am nearing the end of my M.S. program in Biology and I do not have an MLT certification that a lot of CLIA laboratory jobs require. Only a few colleges provide an MLT program and I can't afford a $5k program right now. The other option is to spend three years in a clinical lab but no lab has responded because they all require an MLT to begin with, so I have no idea how to actually qualify for the MLT certification exam despite having a B.S. in Biology and soon an M.S. in the same field. What do I need to do that is affordable and practical for me to get an MLT certification? I desperately need professional advice, as my professors do not even know how MLT certification works.