What You can do with this Degree

Types of Skills and Related Interests Most Suited to a Career in Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science

Accuracy, dependability, a strong sense of responsibility, the ability to communicate effectively, consistently meet deadlines, as well as manual dexterity and good eyesight are essential.

Related career interests may include research scientist, physician, technical specialist, computer analyst, forensic serologist, toxicologist, pharmacist, and veterinarian.

Employment and Career Opportunities

Medical Technologists are employed in a wide variety of settings such as hospital laboratories, medical clinics, physicians' offices or private laboratories, mission fields, armed forces, Peace Corps, Project HOPE, public health settings, research programs, pharmaceutical laboratories, veterinary clinics, and many types of industrial and educational settings.