I think the biggest pro and con is that things can change pretty quickly on a day to day especially regarding trial and error experiments and some days are rather slow and I’m doing work at my desk all day lol. But one thing I like the most, especially with my experience so far in start ups, is that having a smaller staff gives the opportunity to take on more responsibility and learn different things and also more decision making opportunities.
@@RisaB I can relate to the slow days lol. I just try to embrace it because I prefer that than to be so understaffed that I never get a break. The small staff part is so true. My lab has like 5 people and I’m the youngest/new one to the field. It’s great getting the opportunity to shadow and learn from people that have been working in my field for 20+ years. It’s so interesting learning about the many clinical lab careers that I didn’t know about in college.
I really wish canada treated clinical and non-clinical jobs like america. You need certifications for EVERYTHINGGGGG in order to even tough the lab. The anerican dream is better than the canadian dream I can tell you that much.
If I'm an MLT with an associates i assume i would need to complete a bachelor's. If I complete a bachelor's would i be able to do this kind of work? Does the bachelor's need to be in a specific science or can it be any science? I hope this makes sense.
I graduated end of 2020 with a Bio degree and just learned about this career, would you recommend going back to school to get my degree for mlt or would i have a good chance with applying for jobs w/ no certification requirement
Hey I know this is a question for her but tbh as someone who got their degree in biology and then went back to school for MLS certifications (I am categorical for chemistry and hematology) I would say that if you want to work as an MLS you should go to MLS school! You will get your bachelors in Medical Lab Science and your certification. Save yourself the time and grief! Don’t be like me lol
Hey! I agree with the previous comment. If you know you want to work in the MLS field, you should seek a MLS degree. It’s a lot more time and effort to get into the field and certain settings without one. And also I see no need to try and go to school twice for MLS if you can avoid it lol.
Did you learn NGS at your first job or were you already familiar with it from school? I want to apply to biotechnology labs but they seem to require experience with PCR and NGS
Hi! I learned NGS at my first job. From what I’ve seen a lot of jobs prefer NGS experience and it’s a plus but they will still hire those with no NGS experience. Also just speaking from what I’ve seen, as long as you have some basic experience and ideas of PCR, that’s typically fine too. Before my first job, my only PCR experience was from a few classes in college.
I have no undergrad lab experience. Only experience I have is from 2019 from freshmen year, after that we went online because of pandemic. What should I do? I will be applying for jobs this winter. I will be taking orgo lab next semester though (my last semester). Also, do you recommend applying through temp agency?
Personally I'd doctor up my resume anything you did in college make it as a skill. I always say I did research and student teaching at my university which most of us did, it helped me get as far as I have come.
Hi Yasra! I agree with working on your resume and emphasizing any skills you’ve gained and courses you’ve taken that you feel are relevant. Will your orgo lab be in person? Hmm, there’s nothing wrong with applying through a temp agency. That’s how I got my second job and they typically do have access to a lot of openings. I personally wouldn’t do it again but it’s def a great way to get your foot in the door. I would suggest seek positions that are temp to hire. I can make a more detailed video on this.
Hi, there a video on my channel about Temp Lab Positions that go into detail about temp agencies. Here’s the link in case you haven’t seen it yet ☺️ ua-cam.com/video/ATGvvIMQy9o/v-deo.html
What are the pros and cons of working in this specialty?
I think the biggest pro and con is that things can change pretty quickly on a day to day especially regarding trial and error experiments and some days are rather slow and I’m doing work at my desk all day lol. But one thing I like the most, especially with my experience so far in start ups, is that having a smaller staff gives the opportunity to take on more responsibility and learn different things and also more decision making opportunities.
@@RisaB I can relate to the slow days lol. I just try to embrace it because I prefer that than to be so understaffed that I never get a break. The small staff part is so true. My lab has like 5 people and I’m the youngest/new one to the field. It’s great getting the opportunity to shadow and learn from people that have been working in my field for 20+ years. It’s so interesting learning about the many clinical lab careers that I didn’t know about in college.
Thank you so much for this video! As an undergrad about to graduate with a life science degree this is super insightful! :)
I’m glad it could help! & congratulations on your upcoming graduation ☺️
Any books or lectures is highly recommended for the first year in lab !!
I really wish canada treated clinical and non-clinical jobs like america. You need certifications for EVERYTHINGGGGG in order to even tough the lab. The anerican dream is better than the canadian dream I can tell you that much.
If I'm an MLT with an associates i assume i would need to complete a bachelor's. If I complete a bachelor's would i be able to do this kind of work? Does the bachelor's need to be in a specific science or can it be any science? I hope this makes sense.
I graduated end of 2020 with a Bio degree and just learned about this career, would you recommend going back to school to get my degree for mlt or would i have a good chance with applying for jobs w/ no certification requirement
It’s really up to you and what your state requires to work as an MLT
I currently live in Maryland . I was thinking about applying to MLS school or getting my bachelors degree first . What path do you think is better ?
Hey I know this is a question for her but tbh as someone who got their degree in biology and then went back to school for MLS certifications (I am categorical for chemistry and hematology) I would say that if you want to work as an MLS you should go to MLS school! You will get your bachelors in Medical Lab Science and your certification. Save yourself the time and grief! Don’t be like me lol
Hey! I agree with the previous comment. If you know you want to work in the MLS field, you should seek a MLS degree. It’s a lot more time and effort to get into the field and certain settings without one. And also I see no need to try and go to school twice for MLS if you can avoid it lol.
Thank you ♥️♥️
No problem ☺️
Did you applied to the Inventory Manager position or did they recommended it to you?
Hi! No I didn’t apply, it was offered to me in addition to my RA role
Did you learn NGS at your first job or were you already familiar with it from school? I want to apply to biotechnology labs but they seem to require experience with PCR and NGS
Hi! I learned NGS at my first job. From what I’ve seen a lot of jobs prefer NGS experience and it’s a plus but they will still hire those with no NGS experience. Also just speaking from what I’ve seen, as long as you have some basic experience and ideas of PCR, that’s typically fine too. Before my first job, my only PCR experience was from a few classes in college.
I have no undergrad lab experience. Only experience I have is from 2019 from freshmen year, after that we went online because of pandemic. What should I do? I will be applying for jobs this winter. I will be taking orgo lab next semester though (my last semester).
Also, do you recommend applying through temp agency?
Personally I'd doctor up my resume anything you did in college make it as a skill. I always say I did research and student teaching at my university which most of us did, it helped me get as far as I have come.
Hi Yasra! I agree with working on your resume and emphasizing any skills you’ve gained and courses you’ve taken that you feel are relevant. Will your orgo lab be in person?
Hmm, there’s nothing wrong with applying through a temp agency. That’s how I got my second job and they typically do have access to a lot of openings. I personally wouldn’t do it again but it’s def a great way to get your foot in the door. I would suggest seek positions that are temp to hire. I can make a more detailed video on this.
@@RisaB Please do! I am interested & your videos have been interesting to clarify how things are for employment today.
Hi, there a video on my channel about Temp Lab Positions that go into detail about temp agencies. Here’s the link in case you haven’t seen it yet ☺️ ua-cam.com/video/ATGvvIMQy9o/v-deo.html