Career in Medical Laboratory
The job market now is very competitive; varying from degrees and experience to where someone may be starting within the workforce. People out here are qualified for a position but lack the experience to be hired and then you have those that have tons of experience and qualifications but it is too much for what the job is asking for. So you may ask yourself “How will I know where I fit in to be qualified for this job?”. The good thing for those within the medical field is that it seems it is always hiring. There is always a need to provide someone with medical care and services. One field in particular, medical laboratory, seems to always have positions that need to be filled.
Research has shown that at least 70% …show more content…
A laboratory manager is the supervisor of the lab. They oversee employees, create schedules, order supplies, and make sure everything within the lab is working smoothly. Medical technologists can work their way to becoming a laboratory manager by being motivated and dedicated to what they do. To become a laboratory manager, you first need to obtain a bachelor of science in the appropriate field. Possible fields of study for aspiring lab managers may include, but is not limited to: botany, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy and environmental science. Depending on where you will be working will determine the type of degree you will need. Some employers will require a graduate degree to supervise subordinates. It is typical for laboratory managers to progress into their positions from an entry-level or technical position with the laboratory. Qualifying to obtain a managerial position means that you have great work ethic, knowledge on the topics within the laboratory, excellent background experience and how to operate machinery within the laboratory. Because most lab managers earn the position as a result of their experience and competencies, there are no universal qualifications to become a laboratory manager; each individual employer usually determines the specific qualifications of this role. However, employers typically expect their lab managers to have a combination of technical and managerial skills, as well as extensive experience in a laboratory setting (academicinvest.com, 2010-2014). According to the Lab Manager Magazine Salary and Budget survey (2007 figures), the earnings of laboratory managers in the United States, broken down by industry, are as follows: Pharmaceutical Lab: $69,800, Biotech Lab: $69,040, University Lab: $46,760, Clinical or Research Lab: $62,910, Industrial lab: $72,270, Government Lab: $69,040, Private Lab:
The job market now is very competitive; varying from degrees and experience to where someone may be starting within the workforce. People out here are qualified for a position but lack the experience to be hired and then you have those that have tons of experience and qualifications but it is too much for what the job is asking for. So you may ask yourself “How will I know where I fit in to be qualified for this job?”. The good thing for those within the medical field is that it seems it is always hiring. There is always a need to provide someone with medical care and services. One field in particular, medical laboratory, seems to always have positions that need to be filled.
Research has shown that at least 70% …show more content…
A laboratory manager is the supervisor of the lab. They oversee employees, create schedules, order supplies, and make sure everything within the lab is working smoothly. Medical technologists can work their way to becoming a laboratory manager by being motivated and dedicated to what they do. To become a laboratory manager, you first need to obtain a bachelor of science in the appropriate field. Possible fields of study for aspiring lab managers may include, but is not limited to: botany, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy and environmental science. Depending on where you will be working will determine the type of degree you will need. Some employers will require a graduate degree to supervise subordinates. It is typical for laboratory managers to progress into their positions from an entry-level or technical position with the laboratory. Qualifying to obtain a managerial position means that you have great work ethic, knowledge on the topics within the laboratory, excellent background experience and how to operate machinery within the laboratory. Because most lab managers earn the position as a result of their experience and competencies, there are no universal qualifications to become a laboratory manager; each individual employer usually determines the specific qualifications of this role. However, employers typically expect their lab managers to have a combination of technical and managerial skills, as well as extensive experience in a laboratory setting (academicinvest.com, 2010-2014). According to the Lab Manager Magazine Salary and Budget survey (2007 figures), the earnings of laboratory managers in the United States, broken down by industry, are as follows: Pharmaceutical Lab: $69,800, Biotech Lab: $69,040, University Lab: $46,760, Clinical or Research Lab: $62,910, Industrial lab: $72,270, Government Lab: $69,040, Private Lab: