LABORATORY SCIENCE CAREERS

One of the first programs in laboratory science was offered at the University of Minnesota in 1924, offering courses in medical technology for clinical and laboratory technicians. Around this time, the first definition of a clinical laboratory was coined: A clinical (pathological) laboratory is an institution organized for the practical application of one or more of the fundamental sciences by the use of specialized apparatus, equipment, and methods for the purpose of ascertaining the presence, progress, and source of disease... Are you interested in a career in the science or the medical field? Learn about careers and job outlook in this exciting and in demand field!