Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
About the profession
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
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Based on the Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician → Practitioner Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician → Senior Practitioner Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician → Lead Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
154K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $64,786 - $86,989/year With equity/bonuses: $71,265 - $104,387 Top markets (SF/NYC): $74,504 - $104,387 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $45,350 - $78,290 Year 2-3: Junior level $86,989 - $103,732 Year 4-6: Mid level $103,732 - $112,468 Year 7-10: Senior level $112,468 - $137,965 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Reading Comprehension You…
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