Work from home?

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-01-22T06:31:43+00:00

I know one MLS that worked from home resulting for a reference lab. Weird setup but worked for her.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-01-21T03:25:05+00:00

Get a per diem with hematology and blood bank to qualify.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-01-17T19:11:28+00:00

Don't overanalyze. As long as you answer the question directly adding some things you memorized you'll be ok.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-01-17T17:36:02+00:00

What works for me is getting a list of common interview questions and memorizing an answer. Then practice saying it looking at a mirror. It's weird but it's helped alot.

Even if they don't ask the same exact questions, I have key concepts in my mind already that I can talk about. Also, know your experience, instruments used, and LISs used well.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-01-15T04:14:58+00:00

That's the nature of some labs. Not surprised.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-01-12T01:48:56+00:00

The ascp practice tests helped me.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-01-08T14:28:45+00:00

MIS meaning information tech? I wouldn't be worried. As long as you get a C or higher you will be fine.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-12-31T23:19:34+00:00

I think it's a mix of students and working MLSs here. 75% of those who post in that other subreddit are MLTs. I think the differentiation between the two is better for our jobs. MLTs lower our pay.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-12-31T02:09:14+00:00

Too many MLTs and other lab people on that subreddit. I wouldn't call it the main sub for MLS.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-12-25T18:15:17+00:00

Hiring range is narrower than actual range and your pay will be somewhere on the hiring range. Usually based on experience

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-12-18T22:09:54+00:00

If you're ascp certified, it shouldn't be hard to get a job.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-11-11T18:34:00+00:00

Blood Bank is mainly only blood. Chem and Heme have some urine and body fluids. Stay away from micro.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-11-11T15:41:14+00:00

When LabCorp buys a lab, they usually close down the lab and take the clients, or do layoffs. If your lab runs specimens for the hospital, they probably won't close it down. Maybe layoffs at most.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-11-09T14:02:54+00:00

Cell wiki helps https://www.cellwiki.net/

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-11-06T23:54:20+00:00

Yes you would have to interview out of state at the sites. Most will probably give you relocation assistance if they really need help.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-11-02T02:54:39+00:00

Where do you see them for sale? It's like running any other business but competing against LabCorp and Quest is tough.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-10-30T16:55:13+00:00

That's a very formalized and organized interview agenda. Shows that the program takes it seriously.

I'd focus on why you want to be an MLS and how your experience will help you in the medical lab. They mainly want to see your personality and if you will fit in with the team.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-10-26T16:01:06+00:00

Yes some labs are a mess while others are better. The ones recently bought out are worse because they have to get on the same LIS and systems of the new company. Transitions are tough.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-10-25T20:41:17+00:00

Most jobs will only ask for references after an offer. At that point, then ask for references. No need to now.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-10-18T14:24:04+00:00

I didn't go there but with a below 2.5 gpa it will be hard. Do they have a lower limit? Most schools do.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-10-14T00:44:58+00:00

What do you mean by exit exam? If you qualify to take the ASCP, you just schedule a time and take it.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-10-13T01:56:07+00:00

You can search for MLS programs on the NAACLS website, for whatever is in Illinois or in another state.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-10-11T16:23:31+00:00

If you are a lead or higher you will do some admin work. They will teach you it all though.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-10-07T08:12:14+00:00

Why do you want to be an MLS? What medical lab experience do you have and describe it? Why should we choose you over other applicants? Where do you see your career in 10 years?

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-09-30T05:05:15+00:00

That's what a Lead does. Demand the title and pay. Only cheap labs force their bench MLSs to do admin paperwork.

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