RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Career Research Opportunities for the Medical Laboratory Scientist
JF American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
JO Clin Lab Sci
FD American Society of Chemistry and Laboratory Science
SP 130
OP 135
DO 10.29074/ascls.24.3.130
VO 24
IS 3
A1 David L. McGlasson
YR 2011
UL http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/24/3/130.abstract
AB Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) typically practice in hospital laboratories; however there are multiple alternatives in research. This article details the advantages of working in a variety of research laboratory settings. These include public institutions, federal laboratory workplaces, private facilities, and industry settings. A view of the different research laboratory settings such as public institutions, federal laboratory workplaces, private facilities, and industry settings will be provided. An assessment on how MLS professionals can prepare for a career in research is outlined and the report concludes with a brief summary of the various aspects of the research setting.