[Core] [84% incumbents] Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
  DWAs: Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.

[Core] [84% incumbents] Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
  DWAs: Analyze laboratory findings.

[Core] [84% incumbents] Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
  DWAs: Enter patient or treatment data into computers.

[Core] [84% incumbents] Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
  DWAs: Clean medical equipment or facilities. | Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | Maintain medical laboratory equipment.

[Core] [84% incumbents] Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
  DWAs: Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.

[Core] [83% incumbents] Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
  DWAs: Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems. | Collect biological specimens from patients.

[Core] [83% incumbents] Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
  DWAs: Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples. | Maintain medical laboratory equipment.

[Core] [83% incumbents] Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
  DWAs: Develop healthcare quality and safety procedures.

[Core] [83% incumbents] Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
  DWAs: Train medical providers. | Supervise technical medical personnel.

[Core] [83% incumbents] Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
  DWAs: Collect biological specimens from patients. | Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.

[Supplemental] [83% incumbents] Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
  DWAs: Collect biological specimens from patients.

[Core] [82% incumbents] Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
  DWAs: Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.

[Core] [82% incumbents] Develop, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the analysis of specimens or in medical laboratory experiments.
  DWAs: Determine protocols for medical procedures.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.
  DWAs: Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members. | Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms.
  DWAs: Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems. | Cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations. | Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.

[EMERGING:New] Conduct blood typing and antibody screening.

--- SKILLS ---
  Science (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Monitoring (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Mathematics (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Chemistry (imp:4.23 lvl:4.92) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.18 lvl:4.44) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:4.08 lvl:4.20) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  English Language (imp:4.01 lvl:4.02) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Biology (imp:3.89 lvl:4.63) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Mathematics (imp:3.88 lvl:4.24) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administrative (imp:3.85 lvl:4.40) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.79 lvl:4.33) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Education and Training (imp:3.77 lvl:4.44) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mechanical (imp:3.65 lvl:4.09) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Administration and Management (imp:2.92 lvl:2.81) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Production and Processing (imp:2.90 lvl:3.18) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.79 lvl:3.12) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Physics (imp:2.76 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Psychology (imp:2.57 lvl:3.11) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Law and Government (imp:2.52 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.35 lvl:2.43) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.35 lvl:2.35) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Telecommunications (imp:2.30 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.06 lvl:1.90) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.91 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.90 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Communications and Media (imp:1.80 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Transportation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Design (imp:1.74 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Geography (imp:1.63 lvl:1.26) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.53 lvl:0.97) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Foreign Language (imp:1.51 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.49 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.40 lvl:0.65) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Building and Construction (imp:1.39 lvl:0.84) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Food Production (imp:1.31 lvl:0.63) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  History and Archeology (imp:1.25 lvl:0.49) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi

--- ABILITIES ---
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.25 lvl:4.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:4.25 lvl:4.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:4.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Information Ordering (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Oral Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Originality (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Reaction Time (imp:2.12 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.84 lvl:5.68) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.82 lvl:5.08) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.75 lvl:5.04) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.65 lvl:5.25) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Processing Information (imp:4.57 lvl:5.39) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.54 lvl:4.69) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.48 lvl:4.53) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.47 lvl:5.96) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Working with Computers (imp:4.45 lvl:3.59) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.44 lvl:6.02) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Getting Information (imp:4.40 lvl:4.07) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.24 lvl:4.57) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.11 lvl:5.35) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.04 lvl:4.58) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.87 lvl:3.93) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.72 lvl:3.87) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.68 lvl:4.10) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.68 lvl:4.59) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.66 lvl:4.31) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.57 lvl:3.39) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.55 lvl:4.18) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.54 lvl:3.77) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.49 lvl:4.91) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.48 lvl:3.66) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.44 lvl:3.48) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.41 lvl:3.99) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.20 lvl:3.10) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.13 lvl:3.41) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.10 lvl:2.91) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.09 lvl:3.24) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.05 lvl:3.18) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.05 lvl:3.37) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.91 lvl:3.09) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.88 lvl:3.26) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.84 lvl:2.85) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.79 lvl:2.88) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.77 lvl:2.39) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.75 lvl:2.53) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.18 lvl:1.30) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.69 lvl:1.12) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.21) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.04) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.01) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.67) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.63) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.58) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:1.37) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Initiative (imp:1.18) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation (imp:1.15) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Adaptability (imp:1.11) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.02) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Sincerity (imp:0.92) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.90) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.54) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation (imp:0.54) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:0.45) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.41) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.29) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operation and Control (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Time Management (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Negotiation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Repairing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Programming (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
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--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A medical laboratory scientist (MLS), clinical laboratory scientist (CLS), or medical technologist (MT) is a licensed healthcare professional who performs diagnostic testing of body fluids, examples: blood, urine, sputum and other body tissue. The medical technologist is tasked with releasing the patient's results to aid in further treatment. The scope of a medical laboratory scientist's work begins with the receipt of patient or client specimens, and finishes with the delivery of test results to physicians and other healthcare providers.
The utility of clinical diagnostic testing relies squarely on the validity of test methodology. To this end, much of the work done by medical laboratory scientists involves ensuring specimen quality, interpreting test results, data-logging, testing control products, performing calibration, maintenance, validation, and troubleshooting of instrumentation as well as performing statistical analyses to verify the accuracy and repeatability of testing. Medical laboratory scientists may also assist healthcare providers with test selection and specimen collection and are responsible for prompt verbal delivery of critical lab results. Medical laboratory scientists in healthcare settings also play an important role in clinical diagnosis; some estimates suggest that up to 70% of medical decisions are based on laboratory test results and MLS contributions affect 95% of a health system's costs.

The most common tests performed by medical laboratory scientists are complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), electrolyte panel, liver function tests (LFT), renal function tests (RFT), thyroid function test (TFT), urinalysis, coagulation profile, lipid profile, blood type, genotype, pack cells volume (PCV), hepatitis (HbsAg and HCV), glucose test (fasting blood sugar {FBS} and random blood sugar {RBS}), Endo cervical swab (ECS), high vaginal swab (HVS), semen fluid analysis (for fertility and post-vasectomy studies), serological studies and routine cultures. In some facilities that have few phlebotomists, or none at all, (such as in rural areas) medical laboratory scientists may perform phlebotomy. Because medical laboratory scientists have many transferable technical skills, employment outside of the medical laboratory is common. Many medical laboratory scientists are employed in government positions such as the FDA, USDA, non-medical industrial laboratories, and manufacturing.
In the United Kingdom and the United States, senior laboratory scientists, who are typically post-doctoral scientists, take on significantly greater clinical responsibilities in the laboratory. In the United States these scientists may function in the role of clinical laboratory directors, while in the United Kingdom they are known as consultant clinical scientists.
Though clinical scientists have existed in the UK National Health Service for ≈60 years, the introduction of formally-trained and accredited consultant-level clinical scientists is relatively new, and was introduced as part of the new Modernizing Scientific Careers framework developed in 2008.
Consultant clinical scientists are expected to provide expert scientific and clinical leadership alongside and, at the same level as, medical consultant colleagues. While specialists in healthcare science will follow protocols, procedures and clinical guidelines, consultant clinical scientists will help shape future guidelines and the implementation of new and emerging technologies to help advance patient care.
In the United Kingdom, healthcare scientists including clinical scientists may intervene throughout entire care pathways from diagnostic tests to therapeutic treatments and rehabilitation. Although this workforce comprises approximately 5% of the healthcare workforce in the UK, their work underpins 80% of all diagnoses and clinical decisions.


== Specialty areas ==
Many medical laboratory scientists are generalists, skilled in most areas of the clinical laboratory. However, some are specialists, qualified by unique undergraduate education or additional training to perform more complex analyses than usual within a specific field. Specialties include clinical biochemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, bacteriology, toxicology, virology, parasitology, mycology, immunology, immunohematology (blood bank), histopathology, histocompatibility, cytopathology, genetics, cytogenetics, electron microscopy, and IVF labs. Medical technologists specialty may use additional credentials, such as "SBB" (specialist in blood banking), "SM" (specialist in microbiology), "SC" (specialist in chemistry), or "SH" (specialist in hematology) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). These additional notations may be appended to the base credential, for example, "MLS (ASCP), SBB (ASCP)". Additional information can be found in the ASCP Procedures for Examination & Certification.
Andrology laboratory scientist, embryology laboratory scientist, and molecular diagnostics technologist certifications are provided by the American Association of Bioanalysts; those with the certifications are classified as ALS (AAB), ELS (AAB), and MDxT (AAB), respectively. Certified histocompatibility associate, certified histocompatibility technologist, certified histocompatibility specialist, and diplomate of the ABHI are titles granted by the American Board of Hisocompatibility and Immunogenetics after meeting education and experience requirements and passing the required examination; those individuals would hold the credentials CHA (ABHI), CHT (ABHI), CHS (AHBI), and D (ABHI) upon passing the corresponding examination.
In the United States, medical laboratory scientists can be certified and employed in infection control. These professionals monitor and report infectious disease findings to help limit iatrogenic and nosocomial infections. They may also educate other healthcare workers about such problems and ways to minimize them.
In the United Kingdom, the number of clinical scientists in a pathology discipline is typically greater, where less medically qualified pathologists train as consultants. Clinical biochemistry, clinical immunology and genomic medicine are specialities with an abundance of UK clinical scientists, and where the role is well established. Infection services in the UK are generally undertaken by medically qualified Microbiologists, who may have overall responsibility for laboratory services in addition to Infection Prevention and Control responsibilities, and may be required to contribute to ward rounds and patient clinics. Therefore, the Royal College of Pathologists and Royal College of Physicians have developed combined infection training, that medical trainees gain a much more patient focused experience, and undertake physician examinations in addition to pathology training. The result of this is that several regional medical deaneries no longer permit medical doctors to train in microbiology or virology as single disciplines, and instead advocate dual-specialisation as infectious disease/microbiology or infectious disease/virology. Simultaneously, the expansion of higher specialist scientist trainees in microbiology means that many of the laboratory and scientific responsibilities of medical doctors may be taken on by clinical scientists, and medical doctors will instead be expected to perform a much more patient facing role. The exception in microbiology is the sub-discipline of virology, which is well suited to the expertise of clinical scientists due to reliance on cutting-edge scientific methods, increasing use of specialised genetic technologies, and a technical understanding of virus biology, with a reduced emphasis on patient management compared with microbiology as a whole.


== Educational requirements ==
Educational and licensing requirements vary by country due to differing scopes of practice and legislative differences.


=== Australia ===
In Australia, medical lab

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  Extract: A medical laboratory or clinical laboratory is a laboratory where tests are conducted out on clinical specimens to obtain information about the health of a patient to aid in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Clinical medical laboratories are an example of applied science, as opposed t

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  QID: Q1519843
  Extract: Health technology is defined by the World Health Organization as the "application of organized knowledge and skills in the form of devices, medicines, vaccines, procedures, and systems developed to solve a health problem and improve quality of lives". This includes pharmaceuticals, devices, procedur

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  QID: Q499500
  Extract: Clinical pathology is a medical specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis of disease based on the laboratory analysis of bodily fluids, such as blood, urine, and tissue homogenates or extracts using the tools of chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular pathology, and Immunohaematology. Th

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  Extract: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), formerly known as the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, is a professional association based in Chicago, Illinois, encompassing 130,000 pathologists and laboratory professionals.

  Title: Clinical Chemistry (journal) (similarity: 0.4110)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_Chemistry_(journal)
  QID: Q849687
  Extract: Clinical Chemistry is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering the field of clinical chemistry. It is the official journal of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry. The journal was first published in 1955 on a bi-monthly basis "to raise the level at which chemistry is practiced in the clin

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists perform complex diagnostic tests on biological samples to aid in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. They operate sophisticated analytical equipment, analyze specimens for chemical content and cellular abnormalities, and ensure quality control standards in medical laboratory settings. These healthcare professionals serve as critical links between laboratory science and patient care, requiring both technical expertise and attention to detail.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves analyzing blood samples for cell counts and morphology, operating spectrophotometers and other analytical equipment to determine chemical content of biological specimens, and preparing slides for microscopic examination. Technologists spend considerable time documenting results in electronic health record systems, calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment, and reviewing test results for accuracy. They collect specimens using aseptic techniques, establish quality assurance protocols, and may supervise laboratory assistants or train other staff members.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong analytical thinking abilities with high attention to detail and dependability. They are naturally curious about biological processes and comfortable working with scientific equipment and technology. Successful technologists demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills when troubleshooting equipment issues or investigating unusual test results. They work well independently while maintaining strict adherence to protocols and safety procedures, and can effectively communicate technical findings to healthcare teams.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or related biological sciences (52.1% of professionals), though associate's degrees are also common (32.4%). Post-baccalaureate certificates in medical laboratory science provide additional pathways for career changers with science backgrounds. Most positions require certification from organizations like the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), and many states mandate licensure for practice.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to specialized roles such as blood bank technologist, chemistry technologist, or histotechnologist positions. Senior technologists may progress to laboratory supervision, quality assurance management, or laboratory administration roles. Some pursue advanced degrees to become clinical laboratory scientists or transition into research positions, while others may move into sales or applications roles with laboratory equipment manufacturers.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, medical and clinical laboratory technologists earn competitive wages reflecting their specialized skills and healthcare sector demand. Employment opportunities are concentrated in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, and physician offices, with geographic clusters in major metropolitan areas with large medical centers. The aging population and increased focus on preventive care drive steady demand for laboratory services. Healthcare consolidation trends may impact traditional hospital-based positions while creating opportunities in centralized laboratory facilities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
While automation increasingly handles routine sample processing and basic analyses, complex decision-making and quality control evaluation remain human-dependent. Advanced laboratory automation systems require skilled technologists for oversight, troubleshooting, and interpretation of unusual results that fall outside programmed parameters.

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  [career_pathway] Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (29-2012.00) — confidence:high
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  [skill_overlap] Histotechnologists (29-2011.04) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require specimen preparation, microscopic analysis, and detailed knowledge of laboratory procedures and quality control.
    data: Primary-short related occupation
    data: Shared specimen preparation tasks
    data: Similar attention to detail work styles
  [knowledge_overlap] Biological Technicians (19-4021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles utilize chemistry and biology knowledge for specimen analysis, though in different settings and complexity levels.
    data: Primary-long related occupation
    data: Chemistry knowledge importance 4.2
    data: Biology knowledge importance 3.9
  [riasec_cluster] Nuclear Medicine Technologists (29-2033.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both share investigative and realistic personality orientations required for technical healthcare roles involving complex equipment operation.
    data: RIASEC profile I:6.15, R:5.81
    data: Primary-long related occupation
    data: Healthcare technology focus
  [task_similarity] Phlebotomists (31-9097.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Blood collection and specimen handling are shared core activities, though phlebotomists focus on collection while technologists analyze samples.
    data: Primary-long related occupation
    data: Blood sample collection tasks
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