Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

• Biochemistry Technologist
• Cytogenetic Technologist
• Cytotechnologist
• Histotechnologist
• Immunohematologist
• Medical Technologist
• Medical Technologist, Chief
• Medical Technologist, Teaching Supervisor
• Microbiology Technologist

• Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
• Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
• Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.
• Cultivate, isolate, and assist in identifying microbial organisms, and perform various tests on these microorganisms.
• Develop, standardize, evaluate, and modify procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments.
• Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.
• Establish and monitor programs to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
• Harvest cell cultures at optimum time based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
• Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
• Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and researchers.
• Select and prepare specimen and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
• Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Study blood samples to determine the number of cells and their morphology, as well as the blood group, type and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic technique.
• Supervise, train, and direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.

• adhere to safety procedures
• analyze biological research, test, or analysis data
• analyze chemical experimental, test, or analysis data or findings
• analyze medical data
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• calculate medical diagnostic test results
• collect blood or tissue samples
• collect scientific or technical data
• collect statistical data
• communicate technical information
• compile numerical or statistical data
• conduct analyses or tests of biological material samples
• conduct analyses or tests of organic compounds
• conduct laboratory research or experiments
• conduct medical laboratory tests
• conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
• conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
• conduct tests or analyses of blood samples
• create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
• cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations
• develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
• draw blood
• enter analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage
• examine biological or other material specimens under microscope
• explain complex mathematical information
• follow infectious materials procedures
• follow microbiology procedures
• follow safe waste disposal procedures
• isolate and identify micro-organisms
• label blood samples
• maintain laboratory or field equipment
• maintain records, reports, or files
• monitor worker performance
• obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
• perform statistical analysis
• prepare biological specimens for examination
• prepare reports
• prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
• prepare vaccines, biologicals, or serums
• record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
• research human or animal disease
• set up or calibrate laboratory equipment
• sterilize or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment
• store medical laboratory specimens
• teach individuals work-related techniques or skills
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use biological research techniques
• use biological testing instruments
• use chemical testing or analysis procedures
• use clinical sterilizing technique
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use hazardous materials information
• use health or sanitation standards
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use knowledge of medical terminology
• use knowledge of metric system
• use laboratory equipment
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use medical lab techniques
• use microscope
• use precision measuring tools or equipment
• use quality assurance techniques
• use quantitative research methods
• use relational database software
• use research methodology procedures in health care
• use sanitation practices in health care settings
• use scientific research methodology
• use spreadsheet software
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• verify completeness or accuracy of data