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Medical Laboratory Scientists
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Medical Laboratory Scientists
Medical Laboratory Scientists conduct medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
Fun facts
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Moderate Future Growth
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1871 Weekly Pay Before Tax
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71% full-time Full-Time Share
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71% female Gender Share
Tasks
There are many tasks done by medical laboratory scientists. A few are listed below:
- preparing tissue sections for microscopic examination
- examining and analysing samples to study the effects of microbial infections
- analysing samples of body tissue and fluids to develop techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases
- advising Medical Practitioners on the interpretation of tests and methods for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
- setting up the steps and rules of laboratory medical testing
- operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
- maintaining laboratory quality assurance and safety standards
- preparing scientific papers and reports
- studies the formation, early growth and development of living organisms
Specific occupations
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Medical Scientific Officer
- Hospital Scientist
- IVF Embryologist