Career questions tagged medical-laboratory


How is the job market for Medical Laboratory Scientists in Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula in Michigan?
After completing my Medical Laboratory Science program I want to move to Northern WI or the UP but I'm not sure what the job market for an MLS there would be or how being in a rural area would affect my salary. If anyone could offer some advice that would be great. Thanks again!

Can Medical Laboratory Scientists have many ear piercings?
Hi, as you can probably tell I'm going to college for Medical Laboratory Science and I currently have quite a few ear piercings that I love very much. I was wondering if having them would affect my likelihood of getting a job in that area or if there are restrictions on it. Thanks to anyone who answers!

Cold emailing and research as a high school student?
I am interested in being involved with research labs and research projects but feel that I cannot do that until college. I live in an area with little large colleges and universities near me so I find it difficult to get involved with research. I am interested in cold emailing professors for research opportunities and was wondering if it was acceptable to be doing that as a high school sophomore. If not, would anyone suggest ways to be involved in research, either paid or unpaid? If you're a professor or have experience would you help answer my questions? Thank you.

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?

How do you upgrade from Medical Laboratory Technician to Medical laboratory Technologist in Canada?
I live in Toronto and am currently studying Human Health Science. I have completed my second year and am currently taking summer school. I am still deciding whether to pursue a career as a Medical Lab Technologist or explore other options. The Michener Institute is the only college in Toronto that offers the MLT program, and I am aware that it is challenging to gain admission there. I am hesitant to leave Toronto because I do not have family in Canada, and my friends are here. Studying in Windsor or Kingston, where I would feel lonely, does not seem worth it to me. My question is, if Michener does not accept me into the program, and I choose to study as a Medical Lab Technician first, is there a pathway to become a Medical Lab Technologist without having to study for three years again?

How do I obtain a work visa in medical laboratories in the United States?
How do I get a work visa? I am a medical laboratory technician who needs a job in the United States of America

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 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.

Is it possible to study Medicine in Chinese
I'm a recipient of MOFA scholarship from Solomon Islands,currently in Taiwan learning Chinese for 6 months now and will continue until August.I want to study medicine but for me as an undergraduate student I must study the course in Chinese.Learning Chinese for only one year I'm not sure if I there is any possibility that I can take the coure in Chinese.Now the University application are open I don't know what to do and I'm confuse what to apply for because since my early age my only dream is to become a doctor.I've never have any other dream. #medicine #veterinary #biotechnology #retail-pharmacy #medical-laboratory

What are the risks of pursuing a career in radiology?
I am interested in nuclear medicine, radiology, sonography, and ultrasound technology but am concerned about the risk of doing this as a career. #ultrasound #radiology-students #radiology-tech #medical-laboratory #nuclear-science