Desirable candidates possess qualities/abilities in communication, computer literacy, leadership, multitasking, problem solving, and critical thinking.

Acceptance into the internship program is competitive and based on grade point average, personal interview, and letters of recommendation. This is a kind of job where medical technicians can contribute directly to the monitoring and diagnosis of the patients. Payment:- The average pay for this job is 36.26 per hour. John Hospital and Beaumont Health System. Necessary Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science is enough for choosing this job for career development. Oakland University is affiliated with the following accredited MLS clinical programs: Detroit Medical Center University Laboratories, Ascension St. Internships are either six or 10 months duration depending on the clinical site, and are post-graduation. Application to the hospital based clinical internship is made through the Medical Technology Internship Matching Program of Michigan during the summer semester prior to the senior year. Students who graduate with an online medical laboratory science degree will be prepared to use the latest technology to perform complex tests on patients. Applicants that successfully pass the ASCP Board of Certification examination receive certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist for three years and. A clinical internship is required for national certification as a medical laboratory scientist.

The junior and senior years consist of the specialization course requirements at Oakland University. Students may apply for specialization standing in MLS after completing the CDS core curriculum, generally at the end of the sophomore year.

Medical laboratory scientist