Clinical Laboratory Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical laboratory specialists include both technicians and technologists for clinical laboratory specialist. Both technicians and technologists perform laboratory work to identify, diagnose, and treat diseases.

The clinical laboratory technicians use microscopes, laboratory equipment, chemicals and computers to do laboratory procedures. They collect blood specimens and prepare culture media as well. They do lots of tests and prepare reports for the clinical technologist.

The clinical technologist does more complex laboratory test and procedures than the technicians. They supervise the technicians to make sure they are doing thing properly and confirm their tests.

Most clinical laboratory specialists work in hospitals, but they can also be employed by private practices, medical groups, research laboratories, etc.

Average Salary: $25,000 - $40,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the more complex classes such as science, math, and English in high school.

A bachelor’s degree is required in this field, although some employers will accept an associate’s degree and extensive clinical experience as a substitute.

I wouldn't like to be a clinical laboratory specialist it doesn't capture my interest.