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- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Near Vision, and Oral Expression. Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists are typically characterized as being Investigative and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Biology, Chemistry, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Science.
Work Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Processing Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Documenting/Recording Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Analyzing Data or Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Getting Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Handling and Moving Objects
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Interacting With Computers
Training and Teaching Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Thinking Creatively
Performing General Physical Activities
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Scheduling Work and Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Coaching and Developing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Near Vision
Oral Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Flexibility of Closure
Category Flexibility
Information Ordering
Deductive Reasoning
Visual Color Discrimination
Far Vision
Written Expression
Finger Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Control Precision
Speech Recognition
Selective Attention
Visualization
Speed of Closure
Speech Clarity
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Manual Dexterity
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Memorization
Auditory Attention
Reaction Time
Depth Perception
Multilimb Coordination
Trunk Strength
Time Sharing
Hearing Sensitivity
Rate Control
Extent Flexibility
Wrist-Finger Speed
Stamina
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Limb Movement
Static Strength
Response Orientation
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Investigative
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Biology
Chemistry
Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Medicine and Dentistry
Clerical
Education and Training
Mechanical
Public Safety and Security
Production and Processing
Physics
Communications and Media
Engineering and Technology
Administration and Management
Personnel and Human Resources
Psychology
Law and Government
Therapy and Counseling
Telecommunications
Sociology and Anthropology
Sales and Marketing
Philosophy and Theology
Transportation
Economics and Accounting
Foreign Language
Wages
California
$76,780
Nevada
$68,170
Massachusetts
$65,680
District of Columbia
$64,940
Alaska
$64,900
Oregon
$64,790
Maryland
$63,990
Connecticut
$63,910
Rhode Island
$63,680
New Jersey
$62,490
Hawaii
$62,370
Washington
$62,310
Delaware
$61,210
New York
$60,050
Colorado
$59,420
Minnesota
$59,140
Vermont
$58,440
New Hampshire
$56,580
Wyoming
$56,450
Tennessee
$55,350
Virginia
$55,080
Wisconsin
$54,720
Florida
$54,660
Idaho
$54,600
Michigan
$54,490
Missouri
$54,260
Arizona
$54,260
Maine
$54,060
Montana
$54,060
Illinois
$53,880
Ohio
$53,750
Pennsylvania
$53,430
Kansas
$52,960
Texas
$52,210
Kentucky
$52,200
Iowa
$52,150
Georgia
$51,900
North Carolina
$51,690
Utah
$50,850
Louisiana
$50,730
Virgin Islands
$50,440
Indiana
$50,300
Alabama
$50,220
West Virginia
$49,930
Nebraska
$49,830
New Mexico
$48,690
Oklahoma
$48,310
Arkansas
$48,260
South Carolina
$47,500
North Dakota
$47,460
Mississippi
$47,330
South Dakota
$47,230
Puerto Rico
$28,130
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Science
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Quality Control Analysis
Active Listening
Operation Monitoring
Active Learning
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Instructing
Writing
Time Management
Social Perceptiveness
Management of Personnel Resources
Learning Strategies
Complex Problem Solving
Service Orientation
Equipment Selection
Coordination
Equipment Maintenance
Mathematics
Operation and Control
Systems Analysis
Troubleshooting
Systems Evaluation
Persuasion
Operations Analysis
Negotiation
Programming
Repairing
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Support
Independence
Achievement
Relationships
Working Conditions
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Independence
Analytical Thinking
Cooperation
Self Control
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
Concern for Others
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Leadership
Social Orientation
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Electronic Mail
Consequence of Error
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Freedom to Make Decisions
Time Pressure
Contact With Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Physical Proximity
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With External Customers
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Degree of Automation
Coordinate or Lead Others
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Level of Competition
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Duration of Typical Work Week
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Work Schedules
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Standing
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to High Places
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.
Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
Establish and monitor quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and researchers.
Supervise, train, and direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
- Importance Supplemental-
Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Cultivate, isolate, and assist in identifying microbial organisms, and perform various tests on these microorganisms.
Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
Select and prepare specimen and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
Develop, standardize, evaluate, and modify procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments.
Harvest cell cultures at optimum time based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.
Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
Establish and monitor quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and researchers.
Supervise, train, and direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Develop, standardize, evaluate, and modify procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments.
Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
Cultivate, isolate, and assist in identifying microbial organisms, and perform various tests on these microorganisms.
Select and prepare specimen and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.
Harvest cell cultures at optimum time based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Establish and monitor quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
Supervise, train, and direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.
Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and researchers.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Select and prepare specimen and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
Cultivate, isolate, and assist in identifying microbial organisms, and perform various tests on these microorganisms.
Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
Harvest cell cultures at optimum time based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.
Develop, standardize, evaluate, and modify procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and researchers.
Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
Establish and monitor quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Supervise, train, and direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
Cultivate, isolate, and assist in identifying microbial organisms, and perform various tests on these microorganisms.
Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
Harvest cell cultures at optimum time based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
Select and prepare specimen and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.
Develop, standardize, evaluate, and modify procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Supervise, train, and direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
Establish and monitor quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and researchers.
Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Develop, standardize, evaluate, and modify procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments.
Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.
Cultivate, isolate, and assist in identifying microbial organisms, and perform various tests on these microorganisms.
Select and prepare specimen and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
Harvest cell cultures at optimum time based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and researchers.
Supervise, train, and direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
Establish and monitor quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Harvest cell cultures at optimum time based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
Cultivate, isolate, and assist in identifying microbial organisms, and perform various tests on these microorganisms.
Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
Select and prepare specimen and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
Develop, standardize, evaluate, and modify procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments.
Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Supervise, train, and direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
Establish and monitor quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and researchers.
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Develop, standardize, evaluate, and modify procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments.
Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.
Harvest cell cultures at optimum time based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
Select and prepare specimen and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
Cultivate, isolate, and assist in identifying microbial organisms, and perform various tests on these microorganisms.
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and researchers.
Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Establish and monitor quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
Supervise, train, and direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
Select and prepare specimen and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
Harvest cell cultures at optimum time based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
Cultivate, isolate, and assist in identifying microbial organisms, and perform various tests on these microorganisms.
Develop, standardize, evaluate, and modify procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments.
Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Supervise, train, and direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and researchers.
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.
Establish and monitor quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.
Develop, standardize, evaluate, and modify procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments.
Harvest cell cultures at optimum time based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
Cultivate, isolate, and assist in identifying microbial organisms, and perform various tests on these microorganisms.
Select and prepare specimen and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession