Medical Laboratory Scientist Requirements, Skills & Qualifications
The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Medical Laboratory Scientist:
- A bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science and complete an internship program.
- Medical laboratory scientists are required to be registered with the medical sciences council of their country of residence to practice.
- Good judgment and decision making skills
- Good listening and communication skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Record keeping skills
- Ability to keep information confidential
- Patience, adaptability, dependability
- Accuracy and precision
- Manual and finger dexterity
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Good eyesight and near vision
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
- Knowledge of chemistry and biology
- Knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures
- Knowledge of clinical microbiology
- Knowledge of the use and operation of laboratory equipment such as microscopes and cell counters
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Medical Laboratory Scientist skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Medical Laboratory Scientist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.