68K Medical Laboratory Specialist: civilian jobs and resume guide
For Army 68K Medical Laboratory Specialist work, the official role source describes The medical laboratory specialist performs bloodbanking procedures and elementary and advanced examinations of biological and environmental specimens to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and other medical disorders., Collects blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture., and Packs, unpacks , inspects, stores and distributes blood and blood products.. Keep only the parts that match your own assignment.
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$62,930
Median national pay for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist
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Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
Typical national pay$47,650–$81,450Median $62,930 · BLS OEWS 2025
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Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist
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Medical and clinical laboratory technologist performing complex tests for diagnosis and treatment, analyzing biological samples, operating laboratory equipment, and supervising staff in a clinical setting
Experience
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Analyzed samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction
Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood and urine, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components
Entered data from analysis of medical tests into computer for storage
Operated, calibrated, and maintained equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers and calorimeters
Supervised and trained lab assistants and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing
Provided technical information about test results to physicians and family members
Collecting specimens from patients, Preparing biological specimens, Cleaning medical equipment and facilities, Cultivating medical preparations, Preparing medical supplies
Core Skills
Maintaining medical lab equipment
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
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The medical laboratory specialist performs bloodbanking procedures and elementary and advanced examinations of biological and environmental specimens to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and other medical disorders.
Collects blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
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