What Does It Take to Develop Cutting-Edge Diagnostics?
María Carla Rosales Gerpe, MSc, PhD
Aric Joneja, PhD, shares career insights and the skills needed to develop innovative molecular diagnostics
Career Development
Four Questions Every Clinical Lab Scientist Should Ask During a Job Interview
Shawn Wierzbowski
Asking potential employers tough questions ensures you’ll find the best fit for you
New Grassroots Organization Aims to Advocate on Behalf of Clinical Lab Professionals
Kimberly Scott
The National Coalition for the Advancement of Laboratory Professionals is dedicated to ensuring wage equity, supporting laboratorians, and promoting the profession
The Benefits of Peer-Based Lab Inspections
Darryl Elzie, PsyD, MHA, MT(ASCP), CQA(ASQ)
Peer review inspection processes promote collaboration and exposure to different ideas and methods
Career Opportunities Beyond the Lab Bench
Nancy Ross, MS, MT(ASCP)cmp, CQIA (ASQ), CLC (AMT)
Explore career opportunities in clinical laboratory accreditation, information analysis, and operations
Mind the Gap: The Value of Building Relationships with Services Outside the Lab
Aaron K. Odegard, MS, MLS (ASCP) SM CM
Improving interprofessional communication in your clinical lab can lead to better patient outcomes
5 Top Soft Skills of Exceptional Laboratory Leaders
Tywauna Wilson, MBA, MLS (ASCP)CM
Laboratory leaders need to have the soft skills to contribute to a more efficient, productive, and happier workplace
How to Deliver a Great Job Interview
Scott D. Hanton, PhD
Proper preparation can reduce anxiety and improve success in job interviews
Female Scientists Set Back by the Pandemic May Never Make Up Lost Time
Kristina Lerman, PhD
Research suggests the hit to women’s scientific impacts may compound over time, setting them back by years
Tips for a Successful Clinical Placement
Alexander Fernandes, MLT, BSc
Making the most of your clinical placement will set you up for future success
How to Transition from Technical Lead to Senior Laboratory Leader
Tywauna Wilson, MBA, MLS (ASCP)CM
Here are five essential tips to help you land your first senior leadership role
Developing the Next Generation of Laboratory Leaders
Kimberly Scott
Leadership training programs will help clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories prepare for the challenges ahead
Optimizing Lab Talent: A Unique Role for the Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science
Gurmukh Singh, MD, PhD, MBA. FCAP, CPE, FAAPL, Brandy Gunsolus, DCLS, MLS(ASCP)CM, Kellie A. Foss, FACHE, MBA, MT(ASCP)SH
Tests sent out of a reference lab constitute 1 percent of the test volume but account for about 10 percent of lab costs
How to Become a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician
John A. Bilello, PhD
A rundown of job outlook, salary, duties, education requirements, licenses, and certifications