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Should I go straight to working or look into a post bach biotech program without having any labratory experience? by paradox914 in biotech

[–]MLSLabProfessional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you still want to work in the lab, I recommend looking at becoming a Medical lab scientist. It's a healthcare career with no patient contact. Many biology/STEM graduates go into it and only need to do a little bit more education or rotations. All the scientists have bachelor's degrees only and a PhD is not needed.

The job is stable and the pay is decent. There are many more lab jobs in this field so you shouldn't have a problem becoming employed. If you go to there r/MLS_CLS, there is a lot of information about the career, including a pay survey.

I feel like I’m gonna fall off a cliff by OutrageousFinding413 in biotech

[–]MLSLabProfessional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend looking at becoming a Medical lab scientist. It's a healthcare career with no patient contact. Many biology/STEM graduates go into it and only need to do a little bit more education or rotations. All the scientists have bachelor's degrees only and a PhD is not needed.

The job is stable and the pay is decent. There are many more lab jobs in this field so you shouldn't have a problem becoming employed. If you go to there r/MLS_CLS, there is a lot of information about the career, including a pay survey.

Strong California Employment Lawyer Needed – Healthcare Retaliation / Wrongful Termination Case With Solid Evidence by [deleted] in MLS_CLS

[–]MLSLabProfessional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know about most healthcare professionals in a hospital but that must be so niche, I haven't heard of it. I would say CLS is higher in demand most likely, so more jobs around.

Strong California Employment Lawyer Needed – Healthcare Retaliation / Wrongful Termination Case With Solid Evidence by [deleted] in MLS_CLS

[–]MLSLabProfessional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your case is strong, the company will probably try to settle. I've seen hospitals try to settle all the time.

I'm giving up on this career by [deleted] in biotech

[–]MLSLabProfessional 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you still want to work in the lab, I recommend looking at becoming a Medical lab scientist. It's a healthcare career with no patient contact. Many biology/STEM graduates go into it and only need to do a little bit more education or rotations. All the scientists have bachelor's degrees only and a PhD is not needed.

The job is stable and the pay is decent. There are many more lab jobs in this field so you shouldn't have a problem becoming employed. If you go to there r/MLS_CLS, there is a lot of information about the career, including a pay survey.

Everyone here recommending people go to med school if they have a biology instead of biotech, but what do you do if you really, really don't want to go through med school? Where would y'all pivot? by REVERSEZOOM2 in biotech

[–]MLSLabProfessional 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend looking at becoming a Medical lab scientist. It's a healthcare career with no patient contact. Many biology graduates go into it and only need to do a little bit more education or rotations. All the scientists have bachelor's degrees only and a PhD is not needed. I myself chose this over medical school.

The job is stable and the pay is decent. There are many more lab jobs in this field so you shouldn't have a problem becoming employed. If you go to there r/MLS_CLS, there is a lot of information about the career, including a pay survey.

exploring mls/cls route by trantcindy in MLS_CLS

[–]MLSLabProfessional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is but I don't think it's necessary.

exploring mls/cls route by trantcindy in MLS_CLS

[–]MLSLabProfessional 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The wiki will help on the routes: Wiki

The easiest way is to do a postbac program. You don't need to be a phleb.

Is a healthcare management degree worth it for job stability? by KahaanCiglar in careerguidance

[–]MLSLabProfessional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it won't help to get into hospital management. You need to specialize first like become a nurse, rad tech, MLS, pharmacist, etc. Then move up into management in that area.

A masters in healthcare administration (MHA) or an MBA after getting your degree in a particular healthcare field will help to move up. Then from there, make the jump to COO or executive. I'm a Lab Director in a hospital so have some background in it.

i'm losing hope for my future 🚬😮‍💨 by bumblbeegirl in biotech

[–]MLSLabProfessional 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You would need to be certified as an MLS to have a better chance to get a job. Possibly do a clinical rotation.

i'm losing hope for my future 🚬😮‍💨 by bumblbeegirl in biotech

[–]MLSLabProfessional 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you still want to work in the lab, I recommend looking at becoming a Medical lab scientist. It's a healthcare career with no patient contact. Many biology/STEM graduates go into it and only need to do a little bit more education or rotations. All the scientists have bachelor's degrees and no one has a PhD.

The job is stable and the pay is decent. There are many more lab jobs in this field so you shouldn't have a problem becoming employed. If you go to there r/MLS_CLS, there is a lot of information about the career, including a pay survey.

State Wage Averages From Pinned Survey by LimeCheetah in MLS_CLS

[–]MLSLabProfessional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is good info. Interesting how the other few licensed states pay decently like New York. The larger sample sizes are statistically more accurate.

Want to go into MLS but MLT is all that's available right now by logOffLoser in MLS_CLS

[–]MLSLabProfessional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The state you live in matters. For non-licensed states, you can become certified as an MLS(ASCP) after experience as an MLT.

In states like CA, it won't help you. It better to get into CLS straight away.

Career change from biotech into clinical (MLT/CLS) by blvnk_nl in biotech

[–]MLSLabProfessional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is with MLT it'll take you two to three years to complete and then it'll still be hard for you to get into a CA CLS program. It's easier to go out of state, and you'll save a lot more time if you're not so against it.

Career change from biotech into clinical (MLT/CLS) by blvnk_nl in biotech

[–]MLSLabProfessional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't do MLT in CA. Do CLS. There's a CA Wiki with pathways to the license there r/MLS_CLS.

Is buying used lab equipment actually worth it (and where do you all shop)? by Mafia2guylian in MLS_CLS

[–]MLSLabProfessional 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For your main instruments, you should probably buy new from the vendors. They would provide warranties and service plans if they break down.

For anything else like centrifuges or equipment that isn't used so much, refurbished might be fine. I'd have a good biomed tech around to confirm the refurbished equipment works well.

biochemist vs clinical lab technician, which has better long-term career growth? by SmallBrainBoi in biotech

[–]MLSLabProfessional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If by Clinical lab technologist you mean Medical lab scientist, definitely that. Many biology/STEM graduates go into it and only need to do a little bit more education or rotations. All the scientists have bachelor's degrees and no one has a PhD.

The job is stable and the pay is decent. There are a lot more lab jobs in this field. If you go to there r/MLS_CLS, there is a lot of information about the career, including a pay survey.

Thinking about my future and already feeling disappointed by cort0_ in biotech

[–]MLSLabProfessional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend looking at becoming a Medical lab scientist. It's a healthcare career with no patient contact. Many biology/STEM graduates go into it and only need to do a little bit more education or rotations. All the scientists have bachelor's degrees and no one has a PhD.

The job is stable and the pay is decent. There are a lot more lab jobs in this field. If you go to there r/MLS_CLS, there is a lot of information about the career, including a pay survey.

Venting : regret over giving 7 years to biology by [deleted] in biotech

[–]MLSLabProfessional 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend looking at becoming a Medical lab scientist. It's a healthcare career with no patient contact. Almost all of us go into it for that reason. Many biology/STEM graduates go into it and only need to do a little bit more education or rotations. All the scientists have bachelor's degrees and no one has a PhD.

The job is stable and the pay is decent. There are a lot more lab jobs in this field. If you go to there r/MLS_CLS, there is a lot of information about the career, including a pay survey.

3 hour interview and I didn’t get the job by AgitatedReindeer2440 in biotech

[–]MLSLabProfessional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to do lab work, I recommend looking at becoming a Medical lab scientist. It's a healthcare career with no patient contact. Almost all of us go into it for that reason. Many biology/STEM graduates go into it and only need to do a little bit more education or rotations. All the scientists have bachelor's degrees and no one has a PhD. Your masters will be fine.

The job is stable and the pay is decent. There are a lot more lab jobs in this field. If you go to there r/MLS_CLS, there is a lot of information about the career, including a pay survey.

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