Michigan State University CLS/MT Program

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There are many different careers possible with a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology. Here are a few of the career paths taken by MSU's CLS/MT program graduates:

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Medical Center/Hospital/University
Health Care Agency/Governmental
Education
Industry
Administration
Research
Other Professional Routes

Medical Center/Hospital/University:
Areas of Clinical Service:
Senior Technologist- Laboratory Supervisor- Specialty Laboratory
Biochemical Genetics
Immunohematology
Histotechnology
Clinical Chemistry
Coagulation/Hemostasis
Cytogenetics
Drug Analysis (Toxicology)
Endocrinology
Immunopathology
Microbiology
Mycology
Out Patient Laboratory
Purchasing (Laboratory/Hospital/Medical Center)
Quality Assurance/Control
Serology
Special Hematology
STAT Laboratory
Tissue Typing
Transplant Service Technologist
Virology
Medical Photographer (Forensic Medicine)
Medical Graphics Specialist
Medical Illustrator
Clinical Laboratory scientist/Medical Technologist in a reference Commercial Laboratory
Veterinary Medicine Laboratory Scientist at Zoo Site
Working Abroad as a Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Biometrician--> Director Division of Biometry-->
School of Public Health
Biometrician--> Principle Systems Analyst (Hospital or HMO lab data)
Computer Programmer/LIS
Computer Consultant

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Health Care Agency/Governmental:
3 Years Experience--> Private Investigator FBI--> Special Agent (Forensic lab)
Environmental Health Specialist (Inspector)
Department of Health- Proficiency Test Consultant|
Department of Health- Educator/Workshop Presenter
Crime Laboratory Scientist
Director of Biometry for a Governmental Health Agency
Laboratory Administrator for Veterans Administration Hospitals
NASA Mission Specialist Astronaut Candidate
Peace Corps- Medical/Laboratory Technologist
Project HOPE
Medical Missionary Work
Military Service- ROTC Graduate Studies under Air Force Etc.
JCAHO Survey Team
CLIA Inspector

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Education:
Educator--> Higher Education Administration
Educator--> Medical Community Services Program Coordinator
Educator--> Accreditation Inspector
Educator of Students in Clinical Setting
Professor in CLS/MT Program--> Program Director
CLT/MLT Instructor--> Program Coordinator
Instructor-->Education Coordinator
Instructor in Veterinary Medicine
Researcher

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Industry:
(International and U.S.)
Sales Representative--> Director of Marketing
Research/Development Director
Technical Representative
Research Scientist
Editor/Sales Manager- Medical Publications
Quality Control/Assurance Monitor
Medical Department- Industrial Hygiene
Manager- Health Claims Administration
Health Promotion and Education Specialist
Director of Development and Operations- Medical Placement Corporation
Claims Operation Supervisor- Insurance
Medical Claims Reviewer/Auditor- Insurance
Claims Adjustor- Insurance
Claims Processor- Insurance
Health Care Reimbursement Coordinator
Food Technologist- Quality Assurance Manager- Food Industry

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Administration:
Health Promotion Coordinator (Market Health Promotion Programs to Business/Industry)
Lab Supervisor--> Lab Director--> Health Care Admin.
Lab Supervisor-->Hospital Quality Assurance Cd.
Lab Supervisor--> Clinic Business Manager
Microbiologist--> Infection Control Officer--> Hospital Epidemiologist
Supervisor--> CAP Inspector
Consultant Service Specialist
Staffing Coordinator (Lab or Home Care)
Director of Hospital Personnel Department
Outreach Manager
Client Services Manager

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Research:
Research Associate--> Director of Research
Methodology Researcher

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Other Professional Routes:
Physician--> Pathologist (M.D., D.O)
Veterinarian
Physician Assistant
Optometrist
Health Radiation Scientist
Dentist
Lawyer--> Legislator
Ph.D.- Public Health

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