Your medical laboratory science career can get an early 2021 start in Missouri and Illinois. I'll show you how you can become a medical laboratory scientist, also known as a med tech, lab tech, lab technician, and other titles. I'll talk a little about the career, the education, and the need. In Missouri and Illinois, there is a critical shortage of laboratory professionals. Opportunities exist for college graduates with bachelor of science degrees in biology, chemistry, and microbiology. I will also show you how different routes to become a medical laboratory scientist.
Career guidance for medical laboratory careers is hard to find. For those with a major in biology or chemistry, a career as a medical laboratory scientist (med tech or lab tech) is a realistic consideration. Many labs will provide you with the training you need to become a registered medical laboratory scientist.
Our career guidance process will provide you with the referrals and resources you need to pursue this important career.
Annual salary for a bachelors degree in the medical laboratory is around $55,000 - $60,000. Annual salary for an associate's degree in the medical laboratory is around $45,000 - $50,000.
70% of all medical diagnosis and treatments are depdendent on laboratory test results. Your career in the medical laboratory can result in a rewarding career - while providing important health care services to your fellow human beings.
The supply of medical laboratory professionals has fallen significantly behind the demand for these health care professionals. Opportunities exist in our focus area of Missouri and Illinois. In the St. Louis metropolitan area, those with a BS in biology, chemistry, microbiology or other biological sciences are properly qualified for consideration.
For a more thorough review of the demand, the education and the medical laboratory career, go to www.mls2030.com.
