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Medical Laboratory Professionals

CAREERS FOR TODAY'S SCIENTISTS

Laboratory Scientists investigate the clues left by disease and provide vital information leading to the future health of patients.
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Are you an undergraduate student intrigued with science and interested in health care?

Apply your skills and interests to a degree in a field of Medical Laboratory Science
Clinical Laboratory Scientists are trained professionals who perform and evaluate laboratory tests using state of the art laboratory instruments.
Cytotechnologists are highly skilled individuals who microscopically identify and interpret abnormalities in cell samples.
  • Department of Labor: “workforce crisis in CLS ”
  • Wide range of work opportunities and a variety of science based testing
  • Starting salaries: $17 - $25/hour
 
  • One year training program (with pre- requisites)
  • Family friendly work hours, no weekends or call
  • Starting salaries: $23 - $27/hour

  • Behind the scenes healthcare careers
  • Laboratory professions were identified by the US Bureau of Labor Standars as one of the top 50 premier careers for professional openings
  • According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics there is a mounting shortage of laboratory professionals due to aging workforce and increased demand for laboratory services

    The UND Department of Pathology also has a Histotechnician Certificate Program, and is developing its Molecular Pathology education opportunities. For more information:
Contact the UND Department of Pathology

Department of Pathology
Clinical Laboratory Science Program
School of Medicine & Health Sciences Room# 3131
501 N. Columbia Road Stop 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
Tel: (701)777-2561. Fax: (701)777-3108
Email: kdroog@medicine.nodak.edu