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Career Profiles: Laboratory

What do they do?

Also referred to as a Medical laboratory technicians, this profession includes performing laboratory work to identify, diagnose and treat diseases.  Duties include performing laboratory procedures, collecting specimens and conducting tests and preparing reports for clinical technologists or physicians.

Where do they work?

Hospitals, private practices, medical groups, research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies and universities.

Educational Requirements

An associate's degree in the field or a specialized in-house training program is required.

More Information

  • American Society for Clinical Pathology

    33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1600
    Chicago, IL 60603
    312-541-4999

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