Possible Responsibilities:
Performs analyses of human tissue, body fluids, and environmental sources (such as food and water). Tests range from basic to highly complex, and require knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, immunology, and/or other disciplines. All tests are performed under a quality management system, compliant with regulatory requirements. May rotate through the various areas of the laboratory, including: clinical and environmental microbiology, molecular diagnostics, newborn screening, immunology, toxicology and environmental chemistry.
Possible Degrees/Certifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a life science (e.g., microbiology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, clinical or medical laboratory science) usually required; additional licenses such as Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist (CLS-G) or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist (CLS-S) may be needed. Some entry-level work as lab technician also available.
Common Job Titles:
Lab Scientist
Lab Technician
Lab Consultant
Lab Director
Lab Manager
Location(s) Available:
State Laboratory, Nashville
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